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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10
LUMBER DEMAND
CENT BETTER

The extraordinary increase in the de.
mand for the upper grades OF hardwood
lumber and the relatively slow move
ment Of the grades, espe-
cially of gum, furnished the leading
topics for discussion at the bimonthlS
session of the Memphis territory mem
bers Of the American Hardwood Manu-
facturers' association. The meeting
was held at the Hotel Gayoso Friday
afternoon and presided over by James
f.. Stark, president.
Improvement in demand for hard
woods during the 30 days Of April and
the first DAYS of May Is more than 80
per cent, the manufacturers reported,
The heaviest purchases, detailed dis
cussion Of the improved conditions re-
vealed, have been made by the furni-
ture industry. The automobile and We.
hicle manufacturers were also reported
as heavy buyers; in fact, all lines using
the better grades Of hardwoods were
shown to be making strong demands
upon the market.
The slump in the commoner grades
was uniformly conceded to be largely
due to the depression in the box max
ing industry. The matter OF reVtving
that industry and developing other out
let's for common gum stock were dis
cussed. j. NJ. PritChard, secretary
manager of the association, was in
struCtcd to investigate the ACCESSIBILITY
of a campaign to induce the wider use
Of wooden boxes and also the practical
bility of the use Of gum dimensions
lumber, such MS 2x4's, 4X6's, boxing and
stripping, In house construction,
The slump in the box industry, ac-
cording TO the prevailing information,
wa caused by the consumers over
stocking on boxes before the war. some
of them going so far as to purchase IL
months' future supply. II was stated,
however, that the box industry would
be certain to revive in good time, when
the movement of the tremendous fruit
and berry crops now predicted begins,
and when the canning season opens,
Some comfort VAS indicted by the re-
Election that this is the natural dull
season In box making.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10
ELEVEN GET DIPLOMAS

Eleven diplomas we're awarded to
graduates OF the Arlington school at
the commencement exercises held Fri
day, The high school department fur
nished five graduates and the gram
mar department six. The Rev. w. Il.
Clark delivered the commencement
sermon. The year just closing, under
the direction Of Miss Gladys Kim
brough. has boon one Of the most sue
osssful in the schools history.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10
GUM WOOD SUIT THROWN
OUT ON %TECHNICALlTY

WASHINGTON, May 10. (Spl)--
Failure Of the Anderson-Tully com
pany, of Memphis, to make the direc-
~tor-general of railroads a party to the
suit filed by it against the Illinois Cen
trial Railroad company, involving rates
on built-up gum wood from Memphis
to Western trunk line and Central
Freight association territory, has re-
suited in the dismissal of the action
by the interstate commits
sion.
The decision announced today holds
that while the rates are not excessive
they are prejudicial in that they ex-
ceeded by more than 10 per cent the
rates charged on gum wood. The rep
aration asked for, however, is denied
and the complaint dismissed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10
CITY BUDGET
READY TUESDAY
Preliminary Ordinance Is Be.
ing Made Up for Passage by
Commission Meeting.

The preliminary budget ordinance will
be ready for passage on first reading
at the meeting of the city commission
next Tuesday.
The commissioners held a conference
Saturday morning to discuss the
amounts asked for by the various city
departments, but did not reach a final
decision.
Upon the budget estimates will be
based the a rate, which will be de-
termined after the final report of the
city board Of equalizers as to realty
and personally assessments. The rate
will certainly be higher than for 1918,
as more money must be provided for
the city schools and the interest on
the bonded indebtedness is larger each
year.
Under the new system of bookkeep-
ing at the city hall, summaries Of the
city's financial condition are to be
made up hereafter every month.
A statement for the first quarter Of
the present year, submitted to A. d.
Mason, commissioner, shows receipts
from all sources up to April IL Of
s., 004, 912. %. OF this sum, however,
1852, 525. rs was from the sale of short
term notes., issued in anticipation Of
city. tax collections, Another item of
$40, 891. 30, which is listed under the
head of department service charges"
consists of receipts from the Memphis
street railway for work lone by the
city in paving, for which the company
paid the city street forces, and a few
other similar items. The summary
shows the following amounts passed
through the city treasurer's office:
General revenue, 1918 taxes.s SO, 30S.o6
Licenses and privileges -. 10, AIS. rs
Fines and forfeitures ....... 9,974.4 40
Departmental fee charges. 5,224.56
Department Earnings
From market-house ...... $685. 90
From w~harfmaster ....... 6S5. 05
From river and rail termi-
nAlS b,4OT.b O
Front-foot assessments ;. 1925 5
Department Earnings-Ser-
vice charges .........,.. 40, S91. 20
Revenues applied to subway
account ...,............... b.s72.s2
Sale Of short-term revenue
notes 1b2, b26 rs
Total c...................N, 004, 912. 20
Delinquent city taxes for 1918, as re-
ported by ]. II. Hessen, city treasurer,
! amount in round figures to $40, 900.
This includes both realty, personality
and merchants ad valorem tax. Front
foot taxes delinquent are only SO, 900.
The complete city financial statement
for the past year will also be ready
| for publication within a few days. The
figures have been compiled for some
| time, but were checked over in order
| to distribute the expenditures In the
city shops, about $50. 900, to various de-
partments in which they belonged, this
: expenditure having been charged to the
street department in the first reports.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

A detailed road nap Of Shelby
ty, drawn to a convenient scale, is be
ing prepared by the club and viii soon
be ready for distribution among the
membership. More than 1000 miles Of
pleasant drives within the county will
he shown on this map, and will assist
the members in a more thorough en-
joyment Of their home county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

In awakening public appreciation to the economical value of the
automobile in general, the 100000 Overlands now in use have
played an important part. Model 90 is a car Of such attractive
appearance and sterling performance that owners everywhere
praise its economy and practical value. 1t has power in abund-
ance and luxurious comfort that make Staunch friends. Public
approval thus won and expressed is your safe guide in selecting a
car. Now is the time to buy and enjoy a car.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

Elwood Lloyd, secretary Of the Auto
mobile club, has just received notift-
cation from the American Automobile
association of his appointment to mem
bership Of the touring board of the ma
tional organization. This appointment
comes to MIR. Lloyd by reason Of his
wide travels and familiarity with o
ditions throughout the country.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

The executive committee Of the club,
gagged Ia formulating the program for
activities OF the club during the sum-
mer n autumn. In the program are
many features that viii appeal to the
general public as well as motorists,
Definite announcement Of this program
win be made as quickly as it is COM
pleted,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

Members Of the club and all other
tions OF the traffic ordinances to the
automobile club, Main 1868, giving all
available information. Such cases will
be followed up and prosecutions insti-
tuted against drivers who endanger the
lives Of others.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

Road conditions throughout Western
Tennessee and Eastern Arkansas, are
reported generally bad this week,
ing to the heavy rains, Tourists are
advised TO have chains ready to use on
all stretches of dirt road.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

Ralph l.. Jurden and family. promi-
nent members Of the club, have gone
to French Lick Springs, Ind. for a short
sojourn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

Secretary Memphis Automoblls Club
Seven hundred and sixty tourists,
served with correct road information
during the past month, is one Of the
records OF service handled by the club.
This means 100 persons passed through
Memphis carrying q good word for the
spirit Of hospitality and fellowship OF
this city Good civic advertising.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

Authentic road information for every
state in the Union is on file in the Of
fees of the club for the benefit of all
motorists. whether members or not.
The office force is on duty for the pur-
pose OF rendering service. Do not hest
tate to ask for the information you
need
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

Motorists finding automobile acces.
series are urged to report the finding
to the club that effort may be made tc
find the owner. Losers of such acces-
sortes will be put in touch with the
finder II reported.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

As a matter of service to motorists
Of this territory the club has estab-
llshed an index file containing informa-
ton about all of the different makes OF
cars and the firms from which such
cars or parts may be obtained. Long
distance calls from all over the Mem
phis territory for such information was
responsible for the establishment of this
file.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

If you are planning an auto tour this
summer consult the secretary of the
club. He has a vast fund for informa-
ton concerning little side trips away
from the customary routes OF travel
! that will add UNNECESSARILY to the en-
joyment of your outing. He knows
these places from personal visits II
will gladly assist you in making your
tour different" from the ordinary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

Last year the good roads division of
the Chamber of Commerce handled
more than 5000 inquiries for road In
formation. This work has all been
taken over by the Automobile club.
Some little job in itself.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

Commencing the first of June the
club will have available for distribu-
ton information concerning pleasant
Sunday motor trips ranging from 40 to
100 miles in the surrounding territory.
There are many such beautiful rides
handy by, and to travel them will be
to have a greater appreciation Of our
home country.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-10

Miss Ella M. Braginton, assistant sec
rotary OF the club, holds the record for
being the most accommodating young
lady in Memphis. An average of Is
persons per day call upon her for in
formation requiring time and energy to
obtain. An average of rs leave the Of
flee satisfied with the courteous serv-
ice they nave received.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-03

IN me N most graufying. II really
don't know what 70 say to you. slr.n
May inquire Just how you ex,
pect to profit by this transaction. Mr..
BsrnesY" Miss Thackeray asked
steadily.
He started. catching her meaning.
"AIy dear Miss Thackeray.~ he OK.
claimed, "thls transaction Is solely be.
tween syour father aud me. l shall
have no other claim to press"
Il wish FeOuld believe that" she
said.
"You may believe It" he assured
her.
ut isn't the usual course" she said
aaietly. and her face Frightened. "You
are Eot like most men, Mr. Barnes"
My dear child" said RushcrOft,
'ysu must leave this matter 10 our
friend and me, | fancy | know en-
honest man when see him. NY dear
fellow, fortune Is but temporarily
trowning upon Aie. In few weeks
| shall be ON my feet again. zlpping
along on the crest OF the wave. dare
say can return the money to you In
a month or six weeks. If"
"Oh, father!" cried Miss Thackeray.
'We1l make it six months. and IN
pay any rate Of interest you desire.
Six per cent, eight per cent, ten per-"
"Six per cent, sir, and we will make
it a year from date"
agreed. Get up and dance for US
Dnly! We shall be IN New York to.
morroy"
"You forget the dictatorlal sheriff,
Mr. RuShcroft" said Barnes.
THE varlet 20 barked Mr.. Rushcroft.
II was arranged that Dilllngford and
Bacon we're TO go to Hornyillc In a
hired motor that afternoon, secure the
Judgment, pay the costs. and attend
to the removal of the personal belong,
ingS Of the stranded quartette from
the hotel to Hart's Tavern. The
younger actors stoutly refused TO ac-
cept Barnes offer to pay their board
while at the Tavern. That, they de-
clared, would be charity, and they pre-
ferred his friendship and his respect
TO anything Of that sort. Miss Thack-
cray, however, was to be Immediately
relieved Of her position as chamber
maid' She was 70 become a paying
guest.
Rushcroft took the whole affair with
the most noteworthy complaceney. He
seemed TO regard 1t as his due, or
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-03

more properly speaking as II he were
doing Barnes a great favor in allowing
him to lend money to a person of his
importance.
"a thought has just come TO me,
my dear fellow" he remarked as they
arose from table. "Wlth the proper
kind Of backing could put over one
of the most stupendous things the the
ater has known In fifty years. don't
mind saying to yOu--althOugh It's
rather sub rosa-that have written a
playa four-act drama that will pack
the biggest house on Broadway to the
roof for as many months as we'd care
to stay. Perhaps you will allow me
to talk II over with you a little later
on You will be interested, I'm sure.
Egad, sir, I'll read the play to you.
Tll-What no, Landlord. Have your
best automobile sent around to the
door as quickly as possible. A couple
Of my men are going to Hornvllle to
fetch hither my"
"Just minute" interrupted Put
nam Jones, wholly unimpressed. "a
man sust called you up on the phone,
Mr.. Barnes. l told him you was en-
tertalnlng royalty at lunch and
couldn't be disturbed. So he asked
me to have you call him up as soon
as you revived. His words, not mine.
Call up Mr.. O'Dowd at Green Fancy.
Here's the number"
The mellow voice Of the Irishman
soon responded to Barnes call.
Il called you up to relieve your
mind regarding the young woman who
came last night" he said. "You OBJ
serve that l say came She's quite
all right, safe and sound, and no cause
for uneasiness. thought you meant
that she was coming here as a guest,
and so ] made the very natural mis-
take of saying she hadn't come at all,
at all. The young woman in question
is Mrs. Van Dykes maid. But, bless
me soul, how was ] to know she was
even In existence, much less expected
by train or motor or Shanks' mare?
Well' she's here, so there's the end Of
our mystery"
Barnes was slow. in replying. He
was doubling his own ears. II was not
conceivable that an ordlnary-or even
ar--e --extra0rdinarv=-ladx,s-mald..eo could
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-03

have possessed the exquisite voice ana
manner Of his chance acquaintance Oh
the day before, or the temerlty 10
order that sour-faced chauffeur aDou'
as if The chauffeur
'But / thought you said that MI,
Curtis chauffeur was moonfaceu
and"
"He is, bedad," broke in MI
ODowd, chuckllng. "Thats what us.
ceiyed me entirely, and no wonder y
wasn't Peter at all, but the rapscallion
washer who went after her. lie was
instructed to tell Feter to meet the
four o'clock train, and the blockheau
forgot to give the order. Bedad' VIVA.
does he do but sneak out after ner
himself, scared out of his boots Ior
fear of what he was to get from fe.ei' @
] had the whole story from MIS- van
Dyke" :,
"Wel, I'm tremendously relieVeu'
said Barnes slowly. ,.h
aAnd SO am l." said ODowd with
conviction. "I have seen the heroin'
Of our busted romance. She's a goou.
looking girl. I'm not surprised tnas %
she kept her veil down. If you Wele w
TO leave It to me, though, Ia say
that it's a sin to carry discretloh ~ p
far as all that. You see what mean %
don't you?" His rich laugh came o''i
the wire. ,-4.,ng
Perfectly. Thank you ior 'e'
me know. Ny mind is at rest 1oVu, -,
BY" AS he hung up the receiver - -
said to himself, "You are mose =
fable. convincing chap, Mr. oDowu wv,
but l don't believe a word you 80 -
That woman is no lady's maiu. aHs ~
you've known all the time that DIV
was there"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-03

voice from the outskirts Of the crowd.
A man pushed his way through aud
confronted Barnes. He was fau,
voodIooklng fellow Of thiFty-sve aud
It was apparent that he had dressed Ia
haste. "NIy name is 0'DOwd, and am
a guest OF Mr.. Curtis at Green Fancy
why do yen think they meant to rob
his placer
"well." began Barnes dryly' 1T
would seem that HIS place is the only
one in the nelghhOrhOOd that would
bear rOhbiag. My name is Barnes. or
course. Mr.. O'DOwd, it is mere Specu-
latlon on my part"
"Rut who shot the man? demanded
the IriShman. ale certainly wasn't
winged by anyone from our place.
Why. Lord love you, sir there isn't a
soul at Green Fancy who could shoot
A thief IL he saw one. This is Mr., De
Soto. also guest at Green Fancy. He
will. | think, bear me out in upSetting
your theory"
A second man approached, shaking
his head vigorously. He was a thin.
pale man with a Singularly scholastic
face. Quite an unprepoSseSSing, un-
Sanguinary person, thought Barnes.
"Nlr. Curtis chauffeur. | think it
was. said the killing occurred just
above this house." said he viSibly ex-
cited. "Green Fancy is at least mile
from here. isn't III You don't shoot
burglars a mile from the place they
are planning to rob, do you"
an admit it's bit out of reason"
said Barnes. "The second man could
My have been shot by some one who
,as lying in wait for him"
"Bedad." said ODowd, at beats the
evil. There's something big in this
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-03

thing Mr.. Barnes-sOmethlng a long
shot bigger than any Of us suspects"
you'll find that 1t resolves itself
into a problem for Washington to
solve" said De Soto darkly. Nothing
local about it, take my word for ii.
These men were up to some lnterna-
tiOnal devilment. There'll be a stir in
Washington over this, sure as any
thing"
"What time was II that you heard
the shots up at Green FancyT" ven
tured Barnes.
Lord love you" cried oDOwd, 1--WE
didn't hear a sound. Mr.. Curtis, who
has insomnia the worst way, poor
devil, heard them and sent some one
out to see what all the racket was
about. The man, 1t seems, made such
a devil Of a racket when he came
home with the news that the whole
house was up in pajamas and peig-
nOirs."
II think l have slight acquaintance
with the chauffeur" said Barnes. "He
COVE me the most thrilling motor ride
I've ever experienced. Cad, I'll never
forget It."
The two men looked at him, plainly
perplexed
"When was all thlsT inquired De
Soto.
EARLY last evening He picked up
your latest guest at the corners, and
she insisted In his driving me to the
tavern before the storm broke. I've
been terribly anxious about her. She
must have been caught out in all that
frightful--"
"Whats this you are saying, Mr..
Banesr cut in De Soto, frowning.
mo guest arrived at Green Fancy last
evening, nor was one expected"
Barnes stared. "DO you mean ia
say that she didn't get there, after
allT
, "SheI A woman, was lt?" demand
ed 0'DOwd. "Bedad If she said she
was coming to Green Fancy she was
!, spOo6ng you. Are you sure It was olt
Peter who gave you that jolly rider
mo, l am not sure" said Barnes
!, uneaslly. "She was afOOt, havlnl
walked from the station below. me-
= : her at the corners and she asked me 4
| knew how far 1t was to Greer
Fancy or something like that. Sait
she was going there. Then along cam,
the automobile, rattlIng down thiI
: very road-an ancient Panhard driver
by an old eOdger. She seemed to thinl
1t was all right to hop in and trus
herself to him, although she'd neve
I seen him before"
5 "The antique Panhard fits In al
right" said O'Dowd, "but I'm hanged
e If the woman fits at all. No such per
L son arrived at Green Fancy last night.
; did you get a square look at tn
s drivers face?" demanded De Soto.
e. ut was almost too dark to see bu
= he was old, hatchet.faeed, and spok
II with an accent"
g "Then 1t couldn't have been Peter.
70 said De Soto positively. Hes old
right enough, but he is as big as IN
Y side Of q house, with a face like o ful
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-03

pered.
now Keep stlll all Of you. Is he
breathing, Mr.. Barnes? That awful
cough Just now seemed to-" Her
eyes We're fixed on the stll face.
"Wly-why, how tightly he holds my
haud can't get 1t away-he must
be alive, Mr.. Barnes. Where is that
silly doctor?'
Barnes unclasped the rigid fingers
Of the man called Andrew Paul, and
shaking his head sadly, drew her
away from the imprOvised bier He
and the shiverlng Mr. DllIIngford con.
Quoted her to the dining room, where
q single kerosene lamp gave out a
feeble, rather CHASTITY light.
"Would you like a little brandyT
Inquired Barnes, rs she sat down limp
ly in the chair he pulled out for her.
Il have flask upstairs in my"
II never touch It." she said. "Pm all
right My legs wabble little but
81 down Mr.. Barnes. I've got some
thing to say to you and I'd better say
1t now, because It may come In pretty
handy for you later on. Don't let
those women come in here, Dilly.
"This afternoon | walked up in the
woods back Of the tavern to go over
some lines in a new piece we are to do
later On-God knows whenl I could
see the house from where I was sit
ting. Rooms windows were plainly
visible. l saw Room standing at a
window looking toward the crossroads
with a puir Of field-glasses. Every
once In awhile he would turn to Paul.
who stood beside him with a notebook,
and say something to him. Paul wrote
II down. Then he would look again.
turning the glasses this way and that.
Suddenly my eyes almost popped out
OK my head. Paul had gone away
from the window He came back and
he had couple Of revolvers In his
hands. They stood there for few
miautes carefully examining the
weapons and reloadng them with
fresh cartridges. Just as | was about
to start down to the hOuse--lt was q
little after six o'clock, and getting
awfully dark and Overcast-RoOn tool
up the glasses again. He seemed Il
be excited and called his companion
Paul grabbed the glasses and loollet
down the road. They both becaml
very much excited, pointing and ges
ticulatlng and taking turn about witt
the glasses"
about six o'clock, you say1" saIt
Barnes greatly interested.
ut was quarter after six when
got back to the house. | spoke to Mr.
Bacon about what I'd seen and he salt
he believed they were German spies
no to some kind Of mischief along tn
Canadian border. Then about half al
hour later you came to the tavern.
s8w Room sneak out to the head of tn
stairs and listen to your conversation
with Jones when you registered. Tha
gave me an idea. It was you the
were watching the road for"
Barnes held up his hand for silence
"Llsten," he said in low voice.
will tell you who they were lookin
Tor" As briefly as possible he r,
counted his experience with tn
strange young woman at the eros
roads. "From the beginning I hay
connected this tragedy with the plaC
called Green Fancy. III stake my las
penny that they have been hangin
around here waiting for.the arrival Z
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-03

Miss Thackeray put an end to the
discussion in most effectual manner.
"Oh, for the Lords sake. cut II out
Wait till he's dead. can't yOuf" she
whispered fiercely. you've got all the
time in the world to talk, and he
aasa't more than ten minutes left 10
breathe unless that rube doctor gets
here pretty soon. think he's going
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-03

moon. and he Is Yankee to his ICES
By gad. Barnes. the plot thlckeas! a
woman has been added 10 TIE a'ss'esy'
Now. who the devil IS she eAd WAa'
has become Of herr