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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
CROWD SWARMS
TO SPILLEDSUGAR SACK

PARIS, Sept 2t.-A truck driver was
unloading a load Of. heavy sacks at d
restaurant In one Of the boulevards
recently when one OF them burst and
Its NHAltents were spread over the side
walk A crowd gathered, One Of the
young men wet his singer and tasted
the white powder.
Great heavens he shouted, ut Is
sugar"
Then the pillage began. Newspapers,
handkerchiefs end wonen's handbags
served as receptacles for the precious
dainty. In a few minutes there re-
manned OF that bag OF sugar nothing
but a white spot on the sidewalk
around which congestcd little dogs.
Everyone IL allowed two pounds of
sugar per month in France upon pro-
duction Of his sugar card. The CORE
spondent has produced his card about
o dozen times since the beginning of
the month but he has not yet been
aba to obtain his quota.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
PHILIPPINE LUMBER
MILLS SHOW INCREASE

MANILA, r, l., Sept. HL--The de.
mard for lumber in the Philippines is
growing rapidly and the output Of the
mills is showing a big increase, The
output ri the 10 largest mills rose from
3b. 600, geo board feet in 1916 to 100000
roo In 1917 and 10000, 600 In 1918, while
he sales for 1919 were $3.50, 900 board
feet more than the corresponding peri
cd of 1918. A number Of new lumber
companies have been formed and some
If the existing mills are planning ex-
tensions to their plants. This informa-
ton comes from the director of for
estry in the Philippines,
Some Of the higher grades Of certain
woods are finding use In the United
states and other countries for furni-
.ture, interior firish and airplane pro-
%pellers. but owing to the shortage Of
onnage. most Of the output has been
consumed locally with some demand
from Chinese markets. More capital Il
being attracted into the industry and
there lis d demand for logging and saw
#mill machinery, accessories and sup
nlipa
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
BULGARIA IS TRANQUIL
AFTER STORMY YEARS

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. "a.
Bulgaria l. one OF the most tranquil
states in Europe today, says Ivan s.
Guichof, formerly Bulgarian minister
of foreign affairs and now minister to
Switzerland.
Instead Of resortlng to revolution, the
Bulgarians have returned to their farms
and peace-time pursuits, believing this
to be the only way al curing the ills
caused by two successive wars the min
lister adds.
M, Guichof ascrlbes this peaceful, in
ternal condition and the opposition in
Bulgaria to a~narchistic or communist
propaganda to the fact that the major
ity of the Bulgarian people, IS per cent,
are peasants, owners Of their own land
and homes. This Is sufficient, he says,
to show that the people 80 constituted
as the Bulgarians are will always be
averse TO c~omnunistic tendencies.
Another reason for internal peace IL
the fact that cropsI1in Bulgaria have
been good.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24

controlled or produced everything that
the rest OF the world required. Mr.
Thomns declared. Unless England at
once repaired the losses Of the past
four Years, he said, disaster would
stare the country in the face.
The speaker said he believed that
the government itself did much to pop
ulartze the strike by refusing at the
conciliatton table today what they
would concede tomorrow merely on tho
threat Of a strike.
The first essential Is that confidence
Immediately he restored to the working
classes" Mr.. Thomas stated. Employ
ers must realize that the men and
women who were responsible for saw
ing the country expected fair and square
dealing while workers, on their part,
must not be carried away by the mis-
taken notion that wealth consisted in
mere paper ~money-but must remember
that the nation a 10 regain not only
acknowledges, but the confidence OF
the world"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
B0LSHEvIK DOCTRINE
REACHES EBB TIDE

LONDON Sept. 24.--The interna
tional agents who are watching the
Bolshevik leaders believe they have
that they are nd longer efficient in
the spread of their dangerous propn-
ganda.
Direct communication between the
Bolsheviki and their agents abroad IL
being rendered increasingly difficult,
Four months have elapsed since the
their fellows here.
A Swede brought $50, 900 here recent
ly for Bolshevik purposes, Five
minutes after he delivered the money
to an agent In London he was in Gus
tody. A Scotland Yard man was close
to him during the whole of his journey
to England.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
SHAH OF PERSIA WILL
VISIT UNITED STATES

LONDON, Sept. 24.-An announce
that the shah of Persia is on his
way to visit London brought intima-
tons in the newspapers that the gov
eminent would accord him an enthusi-
astlc welcome, and all the pomp and
pageantry Of the visit Of that other
shah In Victorian days would be re-
heated. All this Is now Of no avail as
the Persian legation announces that
visit OF the shah Is quite unoffi-
cial."
II is considered Improbable that the
shah Us travelling with more than a few
personal attendants. He Is said TO be
simple in his tastes, and cannot afford
TO follow the tastes of his father, who
was accompanied by a brilliant staff Of
more than 50 persons. While in Lon-
don he VIII likely be housed in the Per-
sian legation.
The recent agreement by which Eng
land becomes an important factor In
Persian affairs makes the visit doubly
important to the government. Later
the shah will visit the United States.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
SIX VESSELS ARE TO
Be LAUNCHED AT ONCE

OAKLAND. Cal, Sept, 24.-.Sextuple
launching. setting a new worlds record,
Is planned by the Moore Shipbuildlng
company Of Oakland. for Oct. II. when
three big tankers ana a like number
of freighters are to be shunted into
the waters of Oakland's inner harbor
across the bay from San Francisco.
The vessels have an aggregate ton
mage Of "a, 200. the tankers. CITY OF
Reno. Salina and Sapulpa, being OF H.
900 tons each and the frVghters, ia.
lapa, Moselle and Jaelow, Of 9,400 tons
each.
Two Of the ships will be started on
their way to the sea by President
who. according to plans, will press cleo
trio buttons In Washington starting the
launchings here,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
STRIKE is TWO-EDCED
WEAPON, SAYS THOMAS

LONDON, Sept, 24.--The strike was
characterized as "a two-edged weapon
which should be used only az a last
resort In enforcing workers demands
by James Henry Thomas, a member Of
parliament for Derby and general sec
Rotary Of the national union of railway
men, In his first public address after
returning from q visit to the United
states where he studied the labor situa-
ton.
America had strengthened her eco
monte situation during tho war and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
LONDON WOMEN
AUTOMOBILE THIEVES

LONDON, Sept. 24.-Women dressed
In the uniform of the Waacs the or
ganizaticn which proved of such value
during the war, are proving the most
annoying automobile thieves with which
Scotland Yard has to deal. according to
an inspector In charge of the chase.
They frequently work In couples, and
when caught In the act smile archly at
the owner OF the car with the re-
mark, 1--WE were just off for a short
joy ride AS a rule they are allowed
to 20.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
Don't Buy a Bet-Buy
Certainty.

Clothes are expensive, When YOU
have us tailor your suit you are con
WINGED from the fitting that you have
invested wisely. j.. II. Moriarty & Son,
Tailors, 81 s. Main street. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
A Carnival of Fun and Frolic

AZ the great Tri- Estate fair. BE sure
to attend. Don't forget to smoke Sam
e,sons Extra cigars. Price &c. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
Buy
McDOugall

While our special offer
Is on at the Fair, and
also at our store with a
81. piece dinner set free"
---for this week only, We
procured these sets from
the McDougall Cabinet
people In order TO intro
duce further the wonder
tul McDouaaU Cabinet.
Now the many features
Of the MeDougall Ia that
1t stands on a sanitary
base, ant proof rollers.
steel constructed corners,
no joints left open at the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
FIRE POT

The Anti-Carbon firepot is IL patent OF
the Moore Bros Factory. You will
notice the slots SO that the fire all
burns from the outside first, which
gives YOU 1000 efficiency, where the
ordinary stoves waste half, as the ordi-
mar firepots cannot mix the air, as
they have no air chambers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24

base. removable flour hin, glass removable sugar bin, Mass Jars for
spices, full size base, and sliding porcelain table ton I
The McpouaaN Kitchen Cabinet Company is the only manufae4
tur. o. kltcheH cabinets That dd not cut down size and quality dur.
ING the war, YOU viii notice that all other cabinets Nave been cut
t dGTn n n tie Tidthhs height and daepth The MNepouaal people retained
thn ether dealers that advertise they give So 90 off close tnves-
heartily invite, A. any other fair composition would, that has better
Of them before you buy Terms can b. ARRANGED. Be sure ard see
our display at the Trt-State Fair IN the Shelby County building, Also
our store at 200 South Main street this week.
Terms Arranged
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-24
MOOre's Certified

The most wonderful range on
the market--aiso made by
Moore Bros. They have worked
on this for years to get a per-
feet combination srauge. They
as well as all other dealers
tried the semi combination,
which, as we all know, has
proven a failure, As we eS-
plalned In our yesterdays Issue
about the danger OF explosion Of
the dynamite oven Of the semi.
combination range, and also
trying to heat the same oven
both with coal and GAS, az the
semi. combination range has
only one oven, all gas heats by
circulation and coal by radia-
ton, therefore II IL impossible
TO heat the two together. Just
ask your neighbor or anyone
who has the Combination
ltange, which means a onekoyen
range, and no amount of expla-
ration viii he necessary, Call
and zee this demonstrated at
the Tri. State Fair at u booth
In Nthe Shelby county building,
or at our store, at 20o-2o2 South
Main street, then you Will be
satlsfled. as the M%oore's stoves
always please. ...
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-03-23
MR.. BROWN INJURED.
Sustains Painful Injuries When Lo-
comotive Turns Turtle.

Mr.. Charles H. Brown, well known
engineer on the Southern Railway
in Mississippi, sustained painful in
juries when his engine turned turtle
near Stewart, Miss, Tuesday after
noon.
The locomotive ran into mule
and the engine was derailed II ran
along, the track for quite a distance
before it turned on it's side. Mr..
Brown leaped from the cab and was
injured about the lower limbs and
about the body. His negro fireman
escaped without injury.
The train, which was the regular
eastbound passenger train, arrived
in Columbus at $3.50 O'Clock We'd
nesday morning. more than eight
hours overdue.
Mr.. Brown was carried TO his
home on South Fourth street, where
he received medical attention. It is
a source of qualification to his many
friends that his injuries are not
serious.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-03-23
FINE CITIZEN LOCATES nrEE.

Mr. Guthrie Wilson, of BardsteWn-
Kentucky, bought the beautiful Her
ring property, one miie vest OF Essnr
Oak. on the pike road and ou the
railroad. the past week aud viii take
immediate possession Of the same
making this county his future home
Mr. Wilson With his wife anss
danghter-in-law, has been az AbeF-
deem for the past several mouths
prospecting With the view Of loe4f-
ing in the prairie belt and after sse-
ing an sections be- bought here Hc
will engage in fine stock and Log anol
cattle growing. hay raising and sen--
eral farming Being practical
farmer his future success is as-
sured.
Mr. Wilson is one OF the leadlnG
citizens of the BardstoWu sect Een-
lie Is man of large means ans ff
an aggressive force in any secl5U8
where his activities are spent EEC
has three in his family. his Wna. s.
most charming woman, ana cwra
sons, one Of whom is a captah- iE
France and the Others at present in
one of the training camps Zee isa
looking forward to the time NHHer
they will be mustered out OF seTT ice
and can join him here.
They will be cordially weIcomsnf
in Lowndes county and they WHT
prove a fine acquisition to the xtaEe
which we have afre@dy'
secured from Kentucky. The sale
was made by the Maer Realty Co
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-03-23
WALLS HOLD Up
PHONE SERVICE.
Local Service Will be Resumed When
Wall Menace is Cleared.

Columbus has been without local
telephone service since the fire Tues
day afternoon, due to the menace of
the standing walls on the east side
of the Columbus National Bank
building.
Yesterday scsffolding work was
we'll under way and on the north
and west sides of the buildin8 the
walls are being torI down.
AS soon as the danger from the
walls has passed Manager Deale says
phone service will be Immediately
resumed. All is in readiness for the
resumption of service with the ex-
ception Of the installation of large
catIis from the corner of Main and
Market street to the telephone build
ing, This will be in place and ready
for service when the walls are down
to a safe height
All terminals are complete and
the system is ready for service TO
the east section of the city. The
big cable which was destroyed
served the western portion of the
city.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-03-23
DEATH OF MIR. CHARLEY BLACK
WELL.

Mr.. Charley Blackwell died sud
denly at his store on the Collier
Hardy place last Thursday evening
at 1880 o'clock from. heart failure.
lie had been sufferer from heart
trouble for some time and twenty
tour hours before his death h. sus-
tanned severe attack which result
ed fatally.
DR.. NJ. S. Chandler was sum-
moned and ministered to the unfor-
tunate man during the day, and at
evening time he suffered a relapse
and the end came suddenly.
Mr.. Blackwell was we'll known
throughout this city and section. He
was formerly a deputy in the sher-
IFS office and at the time of his
death he was conducting a general
store on the Hardy place on the
Jackson highway west of Columbus
Deceased was a native of Virginia.
He came to this county a number of
years ago. He was unmarried and
was 67 years of age.
day afternoon at o'clock and in
terment occurred at Jennings GEM
etery, conducted by Rev. W. V
Frierson of this city.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-03-23
MAKING EXTENSIVE IMPROVE
MENTS.
Columbus Marble Works Erecting
Two New NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Growing.

In order to adequately take care
Of its rapidly expanding business the
Columbus Marble Works now has il,
course Of contraction two new build
ings and plans have been perfected
for sti,l further expansion in the
production department.
One new building is being erected
west of the present plant on the
opposite side of The street 1t adj
joins the diamond marble saw plant,
and will be used as housing for new
rubbing board machinery.
North of the plant a handsome
display building is being erected. In
this building there will be on dis
play all of the monument designs
of the company from which custom
ers may make selections.
Recently Mr. McGahey has in
stalled one of the finest marble
working machines in the South. It
is a diamond point marble saw and
performs wonders in cutting the
hardest marble and granite.>
The facilities of the plant are be-
ing enlarged to meet the growing
business. Mr.. McGahey states that
prospects are brighter than ever be-
fore in his line of business.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-03-23
DEATH OF MRS. RuNcrMAN.
Wealthy Lady PASSES Away at Home
On College Street-Enneral
Saturday.

Airs. Mary Runciman. well known
and wealthy lady of this city, died
at her home on College street last
Thursday after an illness OF several
days. She had been in in health
for some weeks, but her condition
did not become critical until few
days before her death.
The announcement of her demise
brought sorrow and ,grief to the
hearts OF countless friends in this
city.
Mrs. Runeiman was in her seven
ty-third year. she was native of
ireland, having moved TO this eoun-
try and to Columbus early in life
She was a splendid business woman
and amassed quite a fortune during
her life. She had large property in
terests in this city. Mrs. Runciman
was devout Christian woman and
was loved and esteemed by a wide
circle Of friends
Deceased is survived by her nus
band, Mr.. James Runciman. three
sons, Messrs. William p. Mahon.
Thomas F. Mahon and r. Emmett
Mahon and one daughter, Mrs. Ame-
liza o'Leary, of Oklahoma City. Mrs.
O'Leary was summoned and reached
the city in time for the funeral.
which was held yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock from the Runciman
home on College street.
Interment occurred at Friendship
cemetery and the following pail
bearers officiated: Messrs. F. w.
Krecker, A. II. Fitzpatrick. II. A.
Albright. ]. W. Steen, w. p. Har-
rington and John J. Richards.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-03-23
Guy JACKS TRIAL PosTpoNIas

MERIDIAN, Miss, March 2tl----
On motion of the prosecuting atrur-
ney and final agreement of at1ur-
neys for. the defense, Justice MSoay
Price today granted continuBnDsr
OF the trial Of Capt, Guy Jaek- VI
in connection with statements Con
tanned in Guy Jacks Iconoclas1.~ - a
book claimed by the author to be AZ
exposure of alleged crimes an6
crookedness Of officials and otLKrsn
residing in Kemper and adjoining
counties, dealing mainly with the
famous Kemper county insurance
frauds tried in court more than &c.
years ago.
Tuesday April / was fixed AS thss
date for the trial.
Continuance was granted because
OF the unayoidabte atsenre ot : ,a-
terial Witnesses. some OF whonA Use
attending a term Of the kenncr
County Criminal Court and others
having been summoned to appear
before the Kemper County grand
jury
Judge Robert r Cochran, who ias
charged in the book with haFIhf-
been 'bribe giver and bribe takef
and who is one of those n wht@eT
behalf the afhdavits against Capi
Jack were sworn OUT, was unable tu
appear in court, it being stated tfnR
he had been taken III at Dekalb..
where he is attending court
Early today w. T. Scott ansB
Charles u. Snow OF the local bAr
were retained To conduct the de-
Tense. Chn Mul!oy. county attot
ney. is being assisted in the prosecu-
tion by Attorney Harden Brooks. nT
Meridian. but formerly proseeut SDe-
attorney OF the Kemper county dfs--
trict. There was keen disappesxg
ment among the hundreds of spet
tators. many from distant poiuts~.
when postpOnement OF the case W. -
announced
Capt. Jack eniiyened things whe1a
he began the sale of his book in the
court room, many pressing forward
To purchase them al 81 each
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-03-23
WILL NOT RUN.

Major w. r. Thomas was IN the
city the past week and announced
publicly that he would not be can
didate for the, position of represen-
tatiye west of the river Mr. Thom-
as has been the efficient representa-
tive from that section for tie pas
four years. but he finds it impossi-
bic to farm and be at Jackson al
the same time and for that reason
he will not again offer as candidate
Mr., Thomas has a large circle of
friends who would have supported
him and they regret his retirement
from the position he has hllei SO
we'll.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-03-23
DEATH or MIR. II. T. THONIAsSoN.

Mr.. ii. T. Thomasson died sud
denly at his home on Tabb's Hill
Friday morning at O'Clock. His
death was a distinct shock to his
many friends in this city and sec
tion. Deceased was about 65 years
of age at the time of death and had
been a resident OF this city for a long
number of years.
Deceased is survived by his sister
in-law, Miss Muggie Land. His wife
preceded him to the grave last No
vember.
The funeral was held yesterday
afternoon at o'clock from his late
residence, conducted by Rev T. f.
Gregory, pastor of the Central Meth
odist church. Interment occurred
at Friendship cemetery.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-03-23

law office with Gen. E. T. Sykes oEa
lawyers row temporarily and Ms-
John Frierson has offices in the Ca
Fellows building.
Mr. Victor Corfeates. proprjetce
Of victor's Confectionery. has uo-
completed his plans as yet for rae
opening. His loss was $4,000. ir-
stead Of $4,000 as previously re-
ported.
DR.. ". w. Westmoreland. wts
had offices in-the Ater building, haas
secured temporary quarters in thS
Stone Arcade
Mr. Ike Winston, who had az
office in the bank building, anu
whose loss was total, has opened Cd
fees in The Lide Drug Store buiEtE
ing.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-03-23
PICTURE SHOW OPENS.

The Princess Theatre opened yes
terday afternoon for the FIRST time
since the fire.
A menacing wall on the northwest
corner of the bank building made it
dangerous for the assembling of
crowds in the picture show and
Manager KuykendaIl closed his the
atre until the danger had passed
Yesterday the walls we're levelei
TO safe line and the Princess
opened for business. again.
Regullr programs will be shown
this week.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-03-23
REED ASKED TO
RESIGN SEAT
MISSOURI LEGISLATIVE DEMO
CRATIC CAUCUS CONDEMNS
SPEECH AGAINST LEAGUE
OF PEACE.
House Democrats Vote 81 to 30 ia
Favor of His Resignation
Reed Refuses to
Resign.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo, March
19-James A. Reed United states
senator from Missouri was called
upon to resign his seat iH the senate
in resolutions adopted here late to.
day by conference of so of the 81
democratic members of the house OF
representatives. The action was
taken, conference leaders announced,
as result of the senator's address
to the legislature yesterday IN which
he attacked the proposed league oi
nations.
The text OF the resolution follows
Resolved, by the democrats OF the
House OF Representatives in confer-
ence that we do hereby denounce the
distinguished senator as not entitled
to claim any title or standing as a
democrat in the democratic party
from Missouri and suggest to him
that if he is so confirmed in his opin-
ions that the democracy of Missouri,
as well as the people thereof. arc.
not advised and have no convictions
upon the subject of the league of
nations, and are not in harmony viii,
the leadership of President Wilson.
that he resign his position as soma
tor and again submit himself as q
candidate for the high position which
he now occupies to the entire dis
satisfaction of the party which nonN
mated and elected him, and again
submit himself as candidate to fill
the vacancy which would be occa-
sinoed by his resignation; and,
BE it further resolved, That we
depIore the fact that Missouri should
have had in the senate of the United
States a member thereof who has so
consistently and persistently for the
last two years prompted. as we be-
lieye, by feelings OF personal hate
and jealousy, attempted TO ihwart
and defeat the purposes Of President
Wilson, not only in matters Of peace,
but in matters of war, when lndi-
vidual pride should have been sur
rendered to the express will of the
majority so that unity could have
prevailed and,
BE it further resolved, That We
again express our confidence in the
courage, patriotism and wisdom oi
our President. Woodrow Wilson. and
express the intention of following
him in the settlement and adjust
ment of all questions growing out of
the recent war. until we are CON
vinced by the judgment of fairer-
minded men, prompted b. higher
motives and cleaner purpose lhan the
Hon. James A. Reed, that the Presi-
dent OF the United States is WRONG
and that his policy should no Longer
be pursued, and that he should no
longer be followed"
Friends of Senator Reed, who at
tended the conference said tonight
that they were given no oppoI tunity
TO defend him and that the resol1
lions were rushed tC adoption before
they were given an opportunity TO
vote