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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-08-22

1t is of the extreme conservative sort
that clings to what is of the old order
without considering the benefits of
the new. In some instances it may
be selfish and dishonest desire to
escape proper share of the tax bur-
den, and in others it is a fear, un-
founded and parochial, that it is a
scheme on the part of the capitalists
and city jewellers to make the farm
ers pay the major portion of the
taxes.
This later view is being encouraged
and spread among those of the kind
that may be SO imposed upon, by
politicians who wish to use it to their
personal or factional advantage in,
coming state campaigns.
The central idea that first must be
looked to in considering the new as
sessment plans is that its prime pur-
pose is equalization; no man who is
possessed of simple honesty can in
diligently object to that. And it is
fact clearly ascertained that the tax
assessments that have heretofore pre-
vailed in Tennessee were outrageous
ly unequal. That has been known in
general way for long time, and in
vestigation has shown fearful dispari-
ties. The inequalities have been in
some respects sectional; they have
existed in different parts of the same
county, and between individual tax
payers. All of that needs. to be put
to rights. 1t is due the state and to
honest taxpayers that it should be,
and the procedure under the new as
sessment law is to that end.
Another fact that all the taxpayers
of the fearful sort who may be fright
ened at increaced assessments need to
get into their heads, is that this law
carries with it no proposal for in
creased taxation. This State will re-
quire only the amount of revenue
needed for its necessities, and the tax
rate will be made to fit the assess
ment. If the assessments are raised
the rate will be proportionally lower
ed. No surplus revenue will be need
ed. The only purpose is to make dis
bursements and expenditures meet
and stop the useless increase in the
interest-bearing debt that, under the
loose system of the past, has been adj
ding to the states burdens.
The Maryville Enterprise shows
that every county in the state will
profit by proper assessment of its
property, because its credit is based
on the values that assessment shows.
II an individual wished to get credit
he should not represent his resources
as being one-third of what they really
are, and it is the same way with a
state or county.
The states credit and reputation,
the Maryville Enterprise shows, has
suffered in this way. Tennessee has
borne a reputation for poverty and
meager resources that is not at all de-
served. When its material wealth is
considered, some one turns to the Ia
bles of assessed values and shows
that it is one of the poorest states in
the Union, compared to others.
Horace Waipool said there are
three kinds of lies-"plain lies. d-n
lies and statistics" The tabulated
figures showing the comparative
wealth of Tennessee with other states
Of that sort, but the people of Ten
nessee have themselves to blame for
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
ALASKA GOOD FOR FARMING


 Alaska is the most misunderstood and misrepresented section of the United States. People generally, and sincerely believe that the name Alaska is synonymous with snow and ice and couple it accordingly with ice cream freezers and cold drinks. Yet the prin- cipal cities of Alaska, along it's south ern coast line-Juneau, Ketchikan, Cordova. Valdes and Seward-do not average as cold in midwinter as New York and are seldom as cold as Balti- more and Washington during cold waves.
 Alaska is one-fifth the size of the whole United States and it's prodigious area of about 600,000 square miles, nearly three times the size of the Ger man empire. spreads from the tenn perate zone to the Arctic Circle. Not .one-quarter of it is in the latter. Be- low the circle lies a magnificent belt of fertile soil. It is estimated by gov ernment authorities that the great agricultural area of Alaska's fertile valleys and plains, on many of which cattle can be wintered without feeding, aggregates 30,000 square miles, with a climate like that of Northern Europe Norway, Finland and Sweden. This land is richer and more productive than that of any other country in the world, well watered. fairly well tim bered
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
FUR SECOND TIME FILES DIVORCE SUIT
 AGAINST HUSBAND

That she made a mistake when she became reconciled after filing divorce proceedings against her husband was admitted yesterday when Mrs. Ida Blossom Moody again brought suit against Frank W. Moody. whom she married in Alhambra in 1916.
 The first separation of the couple occurred in March, when, by reason of alleged indignities suffered by Mrs. Moody, she was compelled to seek refuge with her father. At this time she started court proceedings against her husband, whom she charged with cruelty, alleging that he assaulted her and called her vile names.
 e Moody prevailed upon his wife to return to him, promising to reform and treat her with kindness and re- spect if she would dismiss the action against him, she says in the complaint which went on record yesterday in the office of the clerk of the court. Mrs. Moody claims that she trusted in her husbands assurances and resumed re- lations with him.
 In February she left him a second time She charges that he failed to live up to his promises, and additional acts of cruelty are cited. Mrs. Moody claims that during the entire period of their married life, her husband never permitted her family to visit them. Neither would he allow her the use of the automobile to attend church or elsewhere, she alleges.
 At the time of the marriage. the complaint sets forth, there was no property but in the past few years, through the efforts of both, commit nity property of 5000 value has been acquired.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
ANNUAL TENNIS. TOURNAMENT TO. BE AT DOUGLAS.
Committee Of Border States
 Association Decides On May 20, 31. June 1 Days
 Expect 150 Players There

Attended by a good representation of thc tennis enthusiasts of the state. a meeting of the tournament committee of thc Border States Tennis association was held at Douglas last week The following were present: Norman Carmichael of Clifton. pres idcut of the Association: Penney Will Hams and John E. Wright of Tucson Henry pOppen and F. M. Buckwalter col Bisbee. A. T. Thomson. Robert Rae V n. Pratt C. J. Hall. A. E. Pack ard. IT, <. McGce and W. II. Webster oI Douglas. secretary of the associa- ton.
 The committee decided to hold the anuual tournament for 1919 on the courts of the Douglas Country club on May 90. 3l and June l. The events will he as follows.
 Open mems singles
 open mems doubles.
 Open ladies singles.
 open ladies' doubles.
 Veteran mems singles.
 Veteran mems doubles
 Consolation mems singles
 Consolation mems doubles
 Members of Association
 \. B. Packard of Douglas was elected as general chairman of the tournament committee. Norman Carmichael of Clifton, A. T. Thomson. Robert Rae and Dr. Fl. <. McGee of Douglas were ap- pointed as a committee to provide for suitable cups as prizes for all events. The present members of the Border Tennis association are:
 las Cruces Tennis club. Las Cruces. V. M.; Fl paso Shelter. Fl Paso. Tex; Fl Paso Country Club, El Paso. Tex. : Warren County club. Warren Ariz. : Pccos Tennis Club. Pecos. Tex: Cobri
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
TUCSON MAKES BID
 FUR STOCK MEETING

FL PASO, Texas, March 15.-Tuc- son, Arizona, entered the field late to- day as an applicant for the 1920 con- vention of the Panhandle Southwestern Stockmen's association convention lu session here. Badges with the slogan. Meet me in Tucson-1920," were dis tributed here this afternoon by a deie:- gation from Tucson. Until Tucson en- tered the contest. Tucumcari, New Mexico, was considered the strongest bidder for the next meeting Thomas r. Moody of Canadian, Texas, is being discussed as candidate for president of the association against President Luke Brite for reelection.
 F. $. Brooks, representing Swift ana Company. defended the packing inter ests at the convention session today declaring that the recent investigations of the packing business were unfair and that the packers were anxious to cooperate with the cattle men in get ting better prices. better transportation service and a better feeling between producers and packer
 The packers invite the stockmen Of this country tc meet them half way and canvas the situation along con structive lines,' the sneaker said
 A barbecue was held for the visiting cattlemen here this afternoon and boxing contest will be staged for them in Liberty Hall tonight The convention will close tomorrow afternoon with the election of officers and the selection of a meeting place for next year.
 More than 1000 passports have been issued for visiting Juarez tomorrow af- ternoon. The passports were issued to cattlemen and their friends. and a bull fight and other entertainments will b. staged for them across the border. This will be the first time the port has been opened since war was declared against Germany
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06

Valley Country club, Globe. Ariz.; Douglas Country club. Douglas, Ariz.; Roswell Tennis association, Roswell, N. M; University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.; Clifton Tennis club, Clifton, Ariz.; Morenci Tennis club. Morenci, Ariz.; Phoenix Country club, Phoenix, Ariz.; Tucson Golf and Country club. Tucson, Ariz.: Tucson Tennis club, Tucson. Ariz.; Metcalf Tennis club, Metcalf. Ariz.: Albuquerque Tennis club, Albuquerque, N. M; NacoZarri Dawson Country club, Dawson, N. NJ.
 Expect 150 Players
 In addition to this membership it is expected that clubs at Jerome, No gales, Clarkdale, Ray. Hayden Pres colt. Arizona and Tyrone, Silver City, Santa Rita and Hurley. New Mexico will soon join the association.
 The Border State Tennis association which has been in existence eight years is a duly accredited member of the United States National Lawn Tennis association. This association has held tournaments in Tucson, Douglas. Fl Paso and Phoenix This year should reach the high water mark in number of entries and it is safe to predict that there will be over 150 players. Differ ent clubs in the association have strong players and it is confidently expected that as well the coming tournament will draw many of the tennis cracks from Colorado, Texas and California.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
WEEPS WHEN BATTERY.
 CASE |S DISMISSED.

Bursting into tears when the court found l.. E. Price and Mrs Bessie Price not guilty of simple battery. Mrs. Edith Craker, the complaining witness, de- clared that her life had always beer hard. Keenly disappointed OCT the re- suit of the criminal action, Mrs. Craker sobbed as the defendants walked from the court room. It was several minutes before she had regained her control sufficiently to leave the building.
 Justice De SouZa held that in view of the conflicting evidence all he could do was to dismiss the case. He declared that it was impossible to judge from the testimony who was to blame for the battle staged in the Wall street build ing where the two women lived.
 While Mrs. Craker's injuries could not be questioned Mrs. Price also test1- fled to having received a bite below her breast and a physician took the stand in her behalf and told the court of her condition.
 The fight is alleged to have occurred when Mrs. Craker asked her tenants te leave without trouble" and declared to Price that his wife received a caller between the hours of II o'clock and the early uornin0
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
MEXICAN MINERS PETITION

WASHINGTON. March 5.-Leadins Mexican mine operators of four Mexi- c~- states have united in a request to the secretary of commerce, industry and labor. of the Mexican cabinet, that a general mining congress be called in Mexico City.
 Official dispatches today from Mex ico City said the obtaining of high ex- plosives was one of the chief problems of the Mexican operators. National ana international restrictions were said to operate so as to prevent the securing of a sufficient supply.
 Decrease in the demand for mine products and a lowerin0 of prices due to the cessation of hostilities in Eu- rope, the Mexican mining men were said to claim, have placed the industry in a serious position. The operators also have expressed considerable dis satisfaction with the present taxes.
 It makes no difference what your wants may be you can have them sup piled by using and reading The Repub- lican Classified pages-AriZona's Lead ing Advertising Medium.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
MRS PANTOSKEY LOST.
 MAINTENANCE SUIT

Mrs. Addine Bury Ready Pantoskey lost her suit for separate maintenance which the former Phoenix woman brought against her wealthy husband, according to a ruling by Judge Koford before whom the suit was brought in Oakland.
 The charges of cruelty preferred by Mrs. Pantoskey against the Free Mar ket owner of Oakland were not suffi- ciently substantiated to win her sepa rate maintenance in the opinion of the court. Mrs. Pantoskey asked for $500 a month, alleging that her husband was worth $700,000.
 In her testimony the plaintiff alleged that her husband had attempted to choke her following a quarrel. An at tempted reconciliation during the trial was not affected because Pantoskey would not accept the children of Mrs. Pantoskey in his home.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
b|G DAMAGE SUIT
 N0W |S 0N IN COURT

The plaintiff in the, s7,425 action for damages brought by Claude Wingate against Harry Gilmore rested yester- day. and this morning the defense will offer testimony in the case now oI trial in Judge Bymans court.
 The plaintiff is suing for dana ges. claiming that he bought so head of cattle from the defendant upon repre- sentation and warranty that the cat tie were free from disease. Wingate claimed that the cattle were diseased and that the stock with which he pas tured them became infected.
 Gilmore will attempt to prove that the cattle were not diseased when sold to Wingate. F. II. Hayes and l.. L. Pearson represent Wingate. while Townsend. Stockton and Drake appear for Gilmore.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06

be restrained from disposing of the property, as he has threatened to leave the country, and that he be compelled to furnish her $40 a month until a division is made. She also asks s25U attorneys fees. In asking for a decree Mrs. Moody requests the right to re- sume her maiden name, Ida Blossom Perry.
 The complaint was filed by J. B Woodward and E. E. Goodwin.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
The Hot Weather Will Soon Be Here

Have you given thought as to your house cleaning, especially the sweeping, during the hot days, why not save yourself this labor by purchasing an Electric Vacuum Cleaner. We handle the Eureka and Hoover cleaners Call up 799, or fill out the coupon mailing same and we will be pleased to send out demonstrator to show you the merits of these machines.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06

IF YOU MISS YOUR PAPER
 City subscribers who do not re- ceive The Arizona Republican promptly should telephone the cir- cuIation department, phone 4331, before 8 o'clock in the morning and copy will be immediately sent them.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
LYNCH WILL FIGHT TWO BRITISH CHAMPS

Joe Lynch, American bantam weight boxer, has agreed to meet Tommy Noble again in twenty round bout in London. Noble is the British bantam champ. Lynch outpointed him short time ago. Jimmy Wilde, English flyweight 'hamp, has agreed to fight Lynch n London March 31.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

160 ACRES of good land for sale. 101a miles from Tucson. 15 it. to water on low ground, good place for sick and land will grow anything. Inquire g. North 11th St, Phoenix, Arizona bd 7 BRAND NEW FORD touring car with few extra equipment. S575.00. See Thomas at Armory Garage, 1st St. and Polk St. ap
 R. I. RED, Barred Rock, White Leg horn day old chicks. J. Albert Liggetr. R. ?. Phone S339. bl
 LOST-One black leather ladies pocket book with card and city address, also contains money and other articles If returned, reward to finder. Mrs. D. w. Lammels, 521 w. Roosevelt s2t
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
Advertisement

Sandusky Tractors, sizes 1O-2O and 15-S5. Prompt delivery, dependable service. Birkett & Co.,, Adams and First street, PhoeniX.-Adv. if
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
Who Benefits by High Prices?

You feel that retail meat prices are too high.
 Your retailer says he has to pay higher prices to the packers.
 Swift & Company prove that out of every dollar the retailer pays to the packers for meat ? cents is for packers profit, 13 cents is for operating expenses, and 85 cents goes to the stock raiser; and that the prices of live stock and meat move up and down together.
 The live stock raiser points to rising costs of raising live stock.
 Labor reminds us that higher wages must go hand in hand with the new cost of living
 No one, apparently is responsible. No one, apparently, is benefited by higher prices and higher income.
 We are all living on high-priced scale One trouble is, that the number of dollars has multiplied faster than the quantity of goods so that each dollar buys less than formerly.
 Swift & Company, U. s. A.
 Phoenix Local Branch 412 S. Second Avenue
 A M May6eld, Manager
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Arizona republican., 1919-03-06

The second installment of city taxes are now due and will become delinquent April II, 1919 if not paid on or before that time a penalty will be added.
 T. TREVILLIAN.
 City Assessor Tax Coll
 (AdvertisemenO bs
Arizona republican., 1919-03-06
NOTICE

TO ALL BUILDING TRADES CRAFTS THE BUILDING TRADES WORK ING CARD WILL BE IN FORGE ON MARCH 3RD AS PREVIOUSLY RESOLVED.
 ALL BUILDING MIG S WHOSE CRAFTS ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE CURRENT QUARTERLY WORKING CARD ON ALL WORK FROM MARCH 3RD ON. n
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-09
PROSPECTS FOR BASE
BALL LEAGUE ARE VERY
PROMISING THIS YEAR

1t looks like good year for baseball
the coming season. and from all re-
ports, baseball league will be organ
lied that will give the fans of this
section some rare sport.
A circuit composed of Boise, Cald-
well, Nampa, Payette, Ontario and an
other two or three towns of like sport
ing proclivities. would be one that
would not be expensive to run, the
jumps are not long, and without a
doubt the clubs could and would play
out the season without financial mis-
hap. It has been suggested that the
league organize along the lines of those
in the south. There are no salaries
paid whatever Men must have lived
in a city at least 80 days before being
eligible to play, and must not have
been signed up by any club in the cir
cult. Should q league team from Boise
play at Nampa, the expenses OF the
game. including the umpire's fee and a
certain percentage to go for balls,
would be deducted from the whole gate
receipts. The balance would be sent
to the league treasurer, who would, II
Boise won, send the Boise manager a
check for 60 per cent of what he re-
ceived, and Nampa's manager a check
for 40 per cent. The money would then
be distributed to the players, share and
share alike, with the exception of the
battery getting a trifle larger cut than
the others. v,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-09
SOME SPEEDY BASKET
BALL is BEING PLAYED
IN THE NEW LEAGUE

The bugs who enjoy the fast sport
of basketball are getting their fiji of
speed and class by attending the games
played in the new Commercial Basket
ball league. which is staging It's bat
ties in the gym" of the local Y. NJ.
c. A. every Wednesday night.
So far, the Up-to Dates have whip
ped everything in the league, and I'M
less they can be stopped effectually,
look like gonfalon coppers without any
trouble. The men comprising the team
have played together constantly for
several years and their team work Is
excellent, naturally.
The balance of the teams have been
rather late In getting started though
they have plenty of material on hand.
The Idaho Power mas fast bunch of
hoopsters that should be up IN the
running later on, while the White Run
yon aggregation Is also composed Of
classy floor spsedsters, who will get
going In short time The Boise Paw
cite basketeers are coming stronger
every game, and win be surely heard
from before the schedule is played out.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-09
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
FARM FOR MANAGERS
Kid Gleason Fourth Member of
the Famous Aggregation
Which Was Birth Place Of
Many Of the Games Stars.

Chicago, Feb. ESPECIALLY William
(kid) Gleason Is the fourth member of
the Baltimore Orioles who has been
appointed a major league manager.
They raised 'em right in those days.
They had to be raised right to hold
their jobs with that bunch of quick
thinkers.
The Kid will manage the Chicago
Americans In 1919, and he should be
the ideal man for the job. What he
does not know about the pastime is
not worth knowing. He was raised in
a good school and has kept right along
learning.
The other Orioles who have been
managers-and they still are on the
job--are John ]. McGraw, who jumped
to the New York Giants from the Bal
timore American league club in 1902;
Hughey Jennings. who became man.
ager of the Detroit Americans for the
season of 1907, and won American
league pennants in 1907, 1908, 1909, but
lost two worlds series to the Chicago
Cubs and one to the Pittsburg Pirates
and your Uncle Wilbert Robinson. VINO
became manager Of the Brooklyn Ma
tional league team in 1914, won a PEN
nant in 1916. and will be in our busy
midst in 1919.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-09
BASEBALL, BOXING, WRESTLING and OTHER SPORTS
BY c. F. CLARK

crown from him. and he knows that
when he tackles the pride of Namrtl
that he is not going up against any
greenhorn at the game. but Instead a
fast, shifty boy who knows the holds
and how to get out of them when the
other fellow gets them, TOO.
The match Monday night will rroba-
bly, be the fastest, cleverest exhibition
Of speed, skill and knowledge of the
art OF wrestling ever seen In this Sec
ton. The preliminarics are excellent
the boys will go at each other hammer
and tongs from start to finish--whilc
the show will run off on time and there
will be something doing every minute
to keep the fans awake.
Prices are the same as usual; ad-
mission $1.10, reserved seats. S1,S5 and
ringside seats, $2.20. Ringside seats
are going fast, and those who want
them should phone in to Mr.. Collins ut
once.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-09
'BOWERY BOY AND ABLE, THE Y|D, CO
EIGHT ROUNDS; 'BOWERY BOY WINNING

Course, yu all know Mickey Morton
the old soldier with record of square
dealing and craftsmanship behind him
as long as the Missouri river?
Mickey and l are great pals-any
man VINO fought in the prize ring back
in the old days when they used bare
knuckles would walk ten miles by diff
ferent roads to battle each other for
side bet,> and then wade through 40
or so rounds of slashing, bone-bruis-
ing fighting in mud up to the shoe
tops in some farmers corn field, COM
mands my admiration.
Mickey tells good one on Ed Oar
by, whom many of the old timers will
remember was thirst -quencher in
Huntington, Ore. back in the days of
'85.
1t seems that Ed, like all of his kind
in those days, liked to see little go
between fast boys, and was quite a
promoter. In order to give the fans
run for their money once, he brought
In the Bowery boy" tough custom
er from New York's select street, and
Able, the Yid," another hard boiled
mauler from the wilds of Frisco. They
were matched to finish; the "Bowery