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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08
TO DISCOURAGE LYNcHiNG.

The Birmingham Ledger refers
editoriallv to meeting of negroes
at which 1000 were in attendance
and at which resolutions of protest
against meddling Of persons from the
north with race relations were
adopted. The Ledger doesn't state
where the meeting was held. but we
assume the information is correct.
The assemblage was religious BODY
In session. The adoption of such a
resolution and the cultivation OF such
sentiment by negroes are helptui
indications of sanity and good feeling
But we do not believe that this in
cident is complete offset for the
man handling, at Austin, Tex OIL
John r. Shilliday. who had come
south to study" race relations
though, by mentioning the two IN
iuxtaposition, .ne Ledger seems 20
adopt that attitude. That also seems
to have been the position OF Gov
Hobby, who declared, in reference 10
the assault upon Shilliday, that the
latter was the only offender, and that
his punishment would be made salts
factory. But we doubt the necessity OF
judicial officers enforcing their de-
crees by fist might.
Northern critics seem unable TO I'M
derstand conditions in the south-or
north. either-but the Shilliday aHair
certainly does not contribute TO
pleasant understanding, He is the
head of a philanthropic organization
having for its purpose the checking
of the lynching evil. Its intentions
are we'll meant and there Is plentiful
occasion for its propaganda, though
its methods may not always prove
the most effective. Fundamentally,
we believe the greatest handicap 10
such humane organizations is their
failure to recognize that racial feel
ing is a national, not a peculiarly
southern feeling.
Another fatal weakness of such or
carnations is their proneness TO
make victims of lynchers innocent
heroes in the eyes of their race. This
il generally untrue and does great
harm. Lynching is a savage proceed
Jig which is execrated by law-abid-
irg men who retain their self-control,
but it only aggravates the situation
to overlook the crime while martyriz-
ing the criminal. Negroes should be
taught that lynchings will become
less frequent when they show a will
ingness to help search out-and not
conceal-men Of their own race, who
are charged with crime. Good rela-
tons can be greatly stimulated by
mutual cooperation, which should be
cultivated by the better classes of
both races. Lynching ought TO be
abandoned as a relic Of barbarism,
but all should unite in bringing the
guilty to punishment
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

The attention of the country has
been conferred for several days upon
the presidents spectacular speaking
tour across the country in behalf of
the ratification of the peace treaty.
Today It is shifted, in part, TO New
York, where Gen. Pershing is being
welcomed home from his highly sue
cessful campaign in Europe. Secre-
tary Baker and many other digni-
taries are there to greet the victor
ious American commander and an
immense popular demonstration is In
progress. Naturally anxious to do
honor to one who has reflected so
much honor on the home land. the
triumphal reception is also being
watched by the people on account Of
the many rumors of possible political
Developments to be set in motion. II
Is perhaps the most pretentious dis
play to a military hero that has been
witnessed in this country since the
return of Admiral Dewey from
Manila.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08
SUNDAY OBSERVANCE
(Collier's Weekly.)


The officers OF the largest chain OF
retail cigar stores in the country have
concluded that the observance Of Sun
day is not only good religion. but good
business. and announce mat their stores
will hereafter be closed all day Sunday.
Their decision will prove profitable.
Scientists have several times conducted
tests to show that o man who stops
work one day in seven does more work
on the other six days and lasts longer.
TailQrs tell us that suit wears better
If it hangs in the closet a day or two
each week instead of working every
day; and even locomotives, we UNDER
stand. have their Sabbath in the round
house. Gov. Smith, of New York.
made, as a member of the assembly. a
famous one-line speech on the subject.
The bill under discussion proposed to
allow Sunday work by women in cam
neries. Nowhere in the Bible do
read said Mr.. Smith, six days shalt
thou labor-except in canneries." Moses
was prophet, not captain of indus
try. so his code progresses slowly in
the hard, calculating world. But. I'M
questionab bly, il does progress.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08
A NEW BUG TO FIGHT
BY FREDERIC J. HAskIN

/ all the corn stalks In an infected area.
and also all the other stalks OF plants
which the borer hibernates. he could
be exterminated In a single season.
Theoretically, but not practically! Last
year the state of Massachusetts, SPENT
spent $4,000 burning UP infested stub
BILE and fodder and weeds. They had
quite little army Of men in the field.
and directed by scientists from the bu-
reau of entomology here. In spite OF
these efforts, as before mentioned. the
borer managed to extend his range over
800 per cent.
asking congress to appropriate half
million dollars for a grand assault on
the infected areas In New York and
New England next year. Mr.. w. r.
Walton. who Is in charge Of the work.
says that the amount Is really too
small. 1t would poy to spend 81. 000. 900
II the ravages of the borer could be
will quickly reach q much larger
figure than that. But with the half
million an experiment can be tried
on a fairly large scale and perhaps a
method of combating the pest can be
worked out. The scientists will hire
thousands of iaborers this fall, II they
get the appropriation, and will make a
SpeCidi eilort W UuIH up iutcCtcu Hle
terial along the edge OF the Infected
area. What is too wet to burn will be
steamed At the same time some work
will be done all through the infected
area.
The scientists say frankly that they
do not believe the borer can be ex-
terminated. Man can exterminate al
most any other animal, and has exter-
minated a good many of them. but he
has never exterminated an insect pest.
All the insect pests we ever had. or
imported, are still with us. But after
a certain length Of time. q sort of truce
is reached between man and any par
ticular bug. Natural enemies develop
to reduce its abundance. Scientists
learn how to combat it and teach the
west have practically outwitted the al
falfa weevil by changing their methods
of planting and irrigating.
The greatest danger from any i'm
ported pest is always In the first few
years after 1t arrives. Like the human
immigrants, it seems to find the land
of the free a remarkably stimulating
place. Like them, it tends to become
more prolific. And most important OF
all. 1t has left all of its natural enemies
behind. and it takes a while for new
ones to develop.
Hence the neyt fey years are the
borer. II its spread can be checked.
or at least slowed down, the pest may
be gotten completely under control be-
fore it reaches she cnrn belt. But If
it continues to advance at its present
rate of speed, we face lean years.
(Subject of tonaorrovrs letter, Thirty
Million Coupon Clippefs.D
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

1t is worthy of note that President
Wilson declares that the provision OF
the league charter which is adopted
from the Bryan treaties is the very
heart of the treaty. The stone which
many of the builders rejected Is APP
parently become the head of the cor
ner. 1t will be remembered that Mr..
Taft, before President Wilson'S cleo
ton, Included this feature in treaties
of arbitration with Great Britain and
France, but the senate, through the
influence of Col. Roosevelt, refused
its approval. The central idea OF the
Bryan treaty is that II imposes a
period of restraint and Cancellation.
II is purely negative in its action. but
the prevention of war is also a mega
tive function. 1t is in the working
out of a program for positive action
that the great difficulty arises. The
Bryan plan is one not easily improved
upon.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

Notwithstanding the almost inter-
minable discussion of the Irish ques-
ton in connection with the peace
treaty. nothing constructive has been
offered. The propriety or the I'M
propriety, the right or the wrong, OF
what occurred at Paris is matter
the consideration of which gets us
nowhere now. A fair Interpretation
of the treaty indicates that 1t leaves
Ireland's problem where 1T found 1t.
There seems a reasonable certainty
that even Article 10 would not COM
pei us to take up arms against the
Irish, and no obligation which the
treaty imposes against forcible inter-
vention in their behalf is any stronger
than the moral obligation which al
ready exists. A definite, construc-
tive program should be suggested or
this feature OF the treaty debate
should be abandoned.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08
The following scintillation Of Ens

The following scintillation OF Eng
lish as It IL written, clipped from one
of our weekly exchanges, may assist
knoxville TO see herself as others see
her: "The Knoxville escapade over
the depredations of that darkey shows
that the south will not put up with
these depredations 10 no great extent.
The only thing that we regret In the
matter is the obstruction Of public
yFoperty, which we think should be
preserved in time like this, as pos
sibly the citizens participating In this
riot, in their At OF frenzy, were not
responsible for their actions"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

The Carnegie Foundation for Ad-
vancement of Teaching provides re-
firing pensions for the teachers OF uni
versities, colleges and technical schools
In the United States, Canada and New
foundland. which are on their ac-
credited list. The pension is given to
a teacher who has reached the age of
IS years and has given specified serv-
ice or TO one who has served twenty
five years as a professor or thirty years
as a professor and instructor, in the
case OF physical disability.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08
Dldn't Like Them.

An English newspaper correspondent
strolled through the reception room at
the Madrid hotel when Spanish
mother said to a frtand behind her:
That Englishman doesn't like chill
dren.'
How do you kiow," said her friend.
"Because," was the reply. my little
Carlos went into his room yesterday
while he was out, to have a little fun
with his typewriter. The child only
played with the machine and sharpened
the pencils on his desk with a razor
that was there. And yet notice that
whenever the Englishman sees Carlos
now he looks cross" IA
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

There should be hearty Amen
to Grand Chief Stones suggestion TO
"expel the agitators.' Everybody who
opposes a general get-together move
ment ought to be branded as an
enemy to society. And this includes
those who consider any demands from
leboring men as bolshevism.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

Notwithstanding the fact that the
treaty has not yet been ratified. the
railroad situation has not been
worked out and the cost OF living has
not been measurably reduced, some
of our exchanges continue to devote
considerable space to a discussion Of
bathing suits.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

We could promptly reduce the price
Of things we live on by shutting off
exports. But we can accomplish the
same purpose and make money at the
same time by increasing our produce
tion so that we can still spare some
thing for the foreigner after retaining
enough for ourselves.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

Cunningham Age-Herald.)
Col. Jagsby seems to have implicit
confidence in his chauffeur"
He acquired that in the old days"
"How SOP"
'Manys the time that chauffeur has
carried Col. Jagsby home and put him
to bed without Mrs. Jagsby being any
the wiser
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

Senator Thomas draws the line on
unionism at the dance halls. This
may compel Mrs. Thomas to inquire
where the senator spends his evening.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

1t is not easy TO find any one who
has read the treaty. In fact, The
News is one OF the few newspapers
which has even printed a full syn
opsis.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

Atty Gen. Palmer is of the opinion
that II Is a very substantial revision
of most prices downward that the
consumer Is interested in.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

Someone observes that a woman
can say more with her mouth full OF
pins than a man can with his mouth
full OF tobacco.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

Memphis is taking seriously the
probability Of tie-up of railroad
traffic. That town has inaugurated a
ship by truck service which 1t is en-
hibiting in West Tennessee.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

Continued formations against the
president may be expected from the
senate, but when it comes to a vote
the treaty will get the tYo-thirds ma
jority needed.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

Republican Chairman Hays state
ment is almost word for word like
that of Senator Shields. The treaty
will be ratified, with reservations.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

Our senior senator probably recalls
Jefferson's observations regarding Of
ficeholders-that few die and none
resign.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

A Mississippi postofflce has been
closed because nobody wants to be
postmaster. And Mississippi is a
democratic state, too!
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-08

80 far as noted, Senator Bailey's
platform makes no mention OF coal
on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-31
SALARY BOARD TO
FINISH BY Jan. |

Regardless Of reports to the con-
trary, the Congressional Joint Com
mission on RecIassification OF Salar-
les OF Federal employees in the Dis
tricts expects to finish work of re-
classification and make its report and
recommendations to Congress by jan
uary !.
This statement was made today by
Edward Heating, former Congressman
from Colorado, who is secretary of the
commission. 1t has been intimated
that the commission would find it
impossible to finish the reelassifica-
ton by January 1, as announced by
its members
But the commission says IL has en-
gagged experts in Redistribution work
and has borrowed" especially quail
fed clerks from the Federal depart
ments to do the work.
The commission has QUESTIONABLE
cards from 10000 Federal employees
in the District, all of which will have
to be reclassified by the commission
in recommending a Encouragement OF
salaries. These experts will train the
Federal department employees who are
to be loaned the commission for the
Reconsideration work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-31
TwO-Cent Transfers
In Violation of Law,
Says Attorney DAVIS

Henry E. Davis. one OF the belt
known of Washington lawyers,
today puts himself Vnequivocally
on record as believing that
the 2-cent transfer charge. which
goes into effect at midnight, is
clearly illegal and in violation Of
acts of Congress.
To The Times he said that after
reading the public utilities act
and the charters of the street rail-
ways OF the District. he finds that
the charters provide that for one
fare a passenger may ride any
where within the District, over
main line or branch lines or both.
without further charge. Between
any two given points tRs charge
shall be one fare only.
The Public Utilities Commits
sion can name a rsteF said, Mr..
Davis today. "but II cannot limit
the use and effect OF that rate
after payment. / am OF opinion
that the 2-cent rate is clearly IL
legal"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-31
DIVORCES HUSBAND WHO
POSED AS SINGLE MAN

Mrs. Julia A. Chatterton was grant
ed an absolute divorce today by Jus
tice Hitz, presiding in equity division.
No. l. District Supreme Court, from
George J. B. Chatterton. Shewas also
allowed alimony. Chstterton is An
inferno at a local hospital. The teS-
-timOny showed that he posed as =
single man and became engaged to a
young war worker.
The court dismissed an annulment
suit filed by ChattertOn against his
wife, alleging that she had misrep-
resented the purpose of an operation
which she had to undergo. Chatter
ton gave notice of an appeal.
The testimony showed that Mrs
Chatterton had advanced to her hus-
band $4,000 for his education before
they were married, and that he had
contributed nothing to her support
Done OF three sisters, young war
workers from Tennessee, testified in
court that Chatterton had proposed 70
her, and that he had visited the other
two of her sisters and made presents
to them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-31
VISITING NURSES
NEED MORE FUNDS

A plea for funds for the Instructive
Visiting Nurse Society was sent out
today by Mrs. Whitman Cross. presi-
dent of the society.
Extra funds are needed by the So
ciety il II is to carry on its regular
nursing work" said Mrs Cross" The
Importance OF nursing work, among
children especially. was greatly in
creased by the war conditions. be-
cause OF the economic pressure on
the helpless child in the substitution
Of less nutritious food for the best:
in the removal of breadwinners and
the high cost OF living, forcing many
women into offices.
Does the community care for it's
babies? Last year the Instructive
Visiting Nurse Society made 4,51T
visits for baby nursing and 2.65S
visits TO give instruction in care Of
babies. Much of this work is done
free of charge, the society demanding
no money when the Family was unable
to pay"
A drive OF the society for funds is
in process now. All funds will be
raised by obtaining membership fees,
which are 81, 81, 50. or $40 annually.
All fees should be sent to Mrs. a P.
Gardner, treasurer, Instructive Visit
ing Nurse Society, 1413 G street north
west
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-31
.15D. c. SOLDIERS
LAND At HOBOKEN

HoAOKEN, n. J., May 31.-Five Of
,icers and ten men, all Washington
ans, arrived at this port yesterday
aboard various transports from
france.
Maj Gen. Joseph L. Kuhn. COM
nsnder Of Seventy-ninth division.
1915 Nineteenth street northwest;
,ol. Philip w. Huntington, 1901
Thirteenth street northwest: Lieut.
CoI. George A. Weldrick, 1916 New
Hampshire avenue; Lieut. Col. Will
lam J. Calvert Seventeenth and
Riggs place northwest. and Lieut..
Walter J. Judson, 1O1l K street
northwest.
Sergt Arthur A. Mark, 30 Thir-
.eenth street southwest: Private
Russell HerreH, l411 T. street south
east: Private Frank KcIlman. 9O1 Al
lison street northwest. WAGNER l.. L..
Ward, 2OO6 q street northwest: Sergt.
Wilmer r. Grier. 6l2 Harvard street
northwest; Private John A. Becker.
il14 Chesapeake street: Private Al
Sert J. Smith, 1929 Nineteenth street
northwest: Private James T. Kelly,
1903 Dogwood street northwest; Corp.
Robert L. Hummer 1916 Second street
northwest, and Private Cyril Carroll,
l7O6 u street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-31
ROUGH SHEDDING
FOR BOOTLEGGERS

As July 1 nears, Washington is 60
via Police Court and Jail Heavy
sentences for the violation of the
Sheppard law were imposed by Judge
Hardison in court yesterday and to-
day. Chester Bradley. colored, who
pIeaed guilty to selling a half pint
in Jail and fined $500. in default Of
which he will serve six months more.
Bradley's excuse was that a friend
who owed him 81 had given him two
half pints of whiskey instead. and he
wanted to realize his money. He was
paid $1.75 for the half pint and the
other half pint was found in his
pocket.
Warren VI. Hardcastle was not dealt
with so leniently. He plead guilty to
selling whiskey, and was also SEN
fenced to serve A year and pay a fine
of $1,000. If he does not pay the fine
he will serve another six months.
George Z. Dixon, colored, will be
tried June for selling whiskey.
Robert Harris, alias MAuse, demanded
"a jury trial. and will be heard June 8.
Weldon Swan, colored, was fined $50
for violation Of the Reed law in the
United States Branch Of Police Court
this morning. He was arrested by
Detectives Delamico and Lauten in
the holiday crowd returning from
Baltimore yesterday with six half
pints of liquor.
William Butler, colored. was caught
by the same two officers with sixteen
half pints OF whiskey yesterday. He
told Judge Mcmahon he bought the
whiskey in the half pints because he
was offered a bargain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-31
MAJOR JOHNSON TO
HEAD PARK POLICE

Mai Alfred b Johnson, or the rcGu-
lar army. who has been stationed at
the United states Military Academy,
at West Point. has been appointed
head OF the park police and the guards
Of the State. War and Navy buildings.
in Washington. it was announced to-
day.
Major johnson Will be in charge OF
approximately 1000 policemen and
will como under Col Clarence S. Rid
ley, u. $. A., superintendent OF public
buildings and grounds. He will sue
coed Capt. J. +. l. Organ, who has
temporarily been in charge of the
park police and guards OF the build
ings.
Major Johnson will reach Washing
ton 10 undertake his new work on
June 10, reporting TO Colonel Ridley.
He il a graduatac Of the Military
Academy, a West Point, and is said
to be highly efficient officer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-31
EX-YANK KILLED
BY STREET CAR

Struck by a street car of the Capt.
tai Traction Company while crossing
near Sixth street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, last night, Milton
c. Graves. twenty-four years old, suf-
fered injuries from which he died q
short time after reaching Emergency
Hospital.
Graves was recently discharged
from the Engineer Corps OF the army.
Before his enlistment he was employ
er as a printer in a printing office
in Eleventh street northwest.
The street car was in charge OF
Motorman Robert g. Wright and Con-
ductor Hugh Smith. both OF whom
were ordered to appear at the inquest
this afternoon. Police were unable to
ascertain Graves home address.
Traffic on the city-bOund track OF
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company from Glen Echo was blocked
for over an hour last night, when an
open car jumped the track n short dis
tGnce from the amusement park. The
car carried a capacity crowd. but no
one was injured.
The derailed car did not impede
traffic on the westbound track, and all
cars were rerouted while the track
was being repaired.
Lot Cousins. colored. forty-three
years old, 945 Twenty-ffth street
northwest. was struck by an automo-
bile operated by Clinton Curtain. 1343
Emerson street northeast. at Seven
tCenth street ara Pennsylvania ave
nue. northwest last night. Cousins
was taken to Emergency Hospital
suffering from slight injuries to the
arms.
Mrs Mary J. Kelly. siXty-three
years old. $50 Ninth street northeast,
was treated at Casualty Hospital last
night for a fractured right knee re-
ceived when she was struck by an au-
tomobIle at Third and z streets north
east
An automobile operated by J. 5.
Burka, 1924 Wisconsin avenue, was
badly damaged yesterday when ii was
struck by a street car OF the Capitol
Traction Company at Twelfth street
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest.