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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11

Lets drop the politics, the w%rangling, the venom, and get
back to work" says a Memphis paper, which in the same issue
recounts the achievements resulting from the defeat of the city
manager bill as "the downfall of the former Shelby county polt-
cal machine, and a hard hit for Gov. Roberts. Rice loses chance
81 being revenue agent; Bell loses chance of being attorney for
revenue agent; Monteverde to name election commissioners
By all means, and let the United States marshal quit %unearthine
liquor in the vicinity of Jim Kinnanes place, which assumed
chastity and responsibility as soon as the city administrator
bought immunity with the price of its %self-respect,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11
TO SEE WAR TANK.

COLUMBUS, Miss, April H.. lspI.1T
Columbians will see a bona fide battle
tank when the tkaip advertising the
Victory loan visits this city on Satur-
day, April 10. The tank, which weighs
more than seven tons, is armored and
is Is feet long, while its height is
about 10 feet, This will be the first
opportunity that local citizens have had
OF viewing an instrument Of war of
this particular type.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11
A, S. BAILEY IS HEAD OF
FEDERAL BANK BRANCH

FORREST CITY, Ark, April II. (Spl.)
"A, 8. Bailey, formerly with the Bank
OF Joneebore, has been elected manager
Of the Federal State hank AT Little
Rock, while Mack LouS, who was also
connected with the Bank of ~Jonesboro
several years ago, has been elected
cashier.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11
Y. NC. A. GAINS MEMBERS

JACKSON, Tenn, April II, (spl.)-
ThirAg-five new members of the Y. M.
g, AT were secured In the first days
drive fer an increase of 400 In the local
membership. The Reds and tsBiues''
are opposing teams of canyasseys.
Eugene johnson secured ~ new mem
beers, making the bast individual show-
ing foT the day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11
SOLDIER IN RACE.

HICKMAN, Ky, April II. (Spl)-,
Sergt. Ebert r. Mills has returned
from 1.-THE quartermaster's corps at
Camp Knox, KY. Mr., Mills, who is a
resident of this city, Is a candidate
for representative from the district
composed Of this county Fuiton)N and
Hickman county. He has been In the
army since last spring,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11
OFt@5PaT
dtt@NeMoKt
II Roy KNoaAas:
THE OF THE

According to latest reports, 1t seems reasonably certain that the
Amagamated Association of Protteers will come out fiat-footed IN
favor of the freedom Of the seize. =
Indications point to the fact that the street railway magnates and
subway operators of this country will demand the freedom Of the
squeeze. R&@&I .. .. F.-
Flu patients and those who have had it seem to be of one accord
In favoring the freedom of the Sneeze.
II is understood that the Scottish Highlanders, also Harry Lauder.
will announce themselves very soon in favor Of the freedom OF the
knees, go. .~5 =
1t is expected the comic weekies will advocate very strongly the
freedom Of the wheeze. &@es aH= estt ~
In Kansas and Nebraska and Oklahoma the people have long been
to and would be lost without the freedom or the breeze.
Those Germans who are advocating the liberation Of the interped
crown prince may be said to be In favor of the freedom OF the cheese.
The Ladies' Aid society has adopted resolutions, which will be for
warded to Paris, fayoring the freedom Of the teas.
1t is quite doubtful II returning drivers will be in favor OF the
freedom of the fleas, but they may,
Nine million attorneys In the United States alone will join in a
gigantic movement to enforce the freedom Of the pleas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11
AGRICULTURAL
FARM TO BE AT SCOTS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April 1.-THE
branch experiment station and model
farm will he located at SCOTS. The
commission probably Will complete de-
tails upon the return OF Gov, Brough,
Friday or Saturday, Pine Bluff with
drew its proposed site,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11

When the Memphis taxing district
was created in 1879 DR.. n, 7, Porter
was appointed by Gov, Marks as the
districts first president. He had ac-
oumulated a large fortune through his
business aoumen and was a man Of
great mental power. Overcoming
strenuous legal opposition he estab-
lished the present system of sewage
disposal. and, as Heating puts Il; The
value Of the work he performed
through more than two years OF the
city's darkest history scan hardly be
estimated" He resigned his office IN
July. 1881. and returned to private life,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11
T1pPAH OVER TOP,

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, April Ii.
CSpl,)-Tippah county has contributed
5000 above its quota to the relief of
sufferers In the near eastA according
to DIR, w, T. Lowrey, county chair
man. pr
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11

His popularity waned," says the Commercial Appeal with
reference TO Sam Waddel, a labor man, about the time the
policemen took an aversion to him when he kicked an molten
sive puppy (which came up to him wagging its tail" 1t seems
that the habit of kicking dogs around has its effect IN charter
fights as we'll as in presidential elections.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11

What the delegation of cotton men from North Carolina
said TO the delegation from South Carolina was entirely differ
ant from what the governor OF North Carolina is alleged to
have said 10 the governor Of South Carolina.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11

"The Beyo Tatter" is the contradictory title of a publea.
ton devoted to the sale OF a soft drink, from which we assumed
Tie "tattle" had been removed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11
A LITTLE SLICE O. LIFE.

4 LITTLE SLICE o. LIFE.
The young woman sighed
And gazed at the photograph on the table.
mo more" she said, mo more
Will | hear him coming UP the walk
At 7 o'clock each evening, e
Bringing me a bouquet and a box OF candy.
No more will he sit here on thla sofa
And hold me In his arms,
And make endearing speeches and praise
My eyes and my hair and my complexion.
Ne more will he telephone me
Every hour OF the day and send
Me those little notes inviting me
To the opera or to a dinner downtown,
No longer will his car be at my call.
Never again will ! know where be Is
Every minute o. the day; and those
Sweet condolences, ali, gone forever!'
The young woman sighed again.
What's the matter?" asked her friend.
'Have you thrown Henry over
And broken your engagement"
NO replied the young woman,
And there were tears in her voice.
Like a little hare-brsined chump,
/ married him yesterday"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11

If the league Of nations doesn't lnaterialize soon it will have
ts Bat
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11

man republic. ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-11
BROKEN IDEALS

In this world each Ideal
That shines like a star Ger lIfe's wave,
Is wrecked on tho shores Of the real,
And sleeps like . dream In = grave,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
WILSON GETS CLOSE /.
To OREGOH|ANS
Takes Sixty Mile Auto Trip
Through Many Small
Towns
GETS NOISY WELCOME
After Speech At Night, Executive
Leaves For California Tour-De-
parture Marked by Demonstration.

Portland. Ore, Sept. 16.-Prcsi-
dent Wilson yesterday got close to
The people" of small! Oregon towns
near Portland. The Presidential mo-
tor procession, a long line of auto
mobiles, sped at 30 miles an hour over
route of nearly go miles. In dozens
of little communities the road was
.ined with spectators. Passing through
these places his automobile slowed
down 50 Wilson had chance to shake
hands with many:
The President arrived here at 8 a.
M. He had noisy reception here. 1t
began before his special train pulled
into the station. Every crossing had
an appiauding crowd and at ceveral
places people were s.~a:..-- a!ong the
racks holding their has in the"
hands.
The President aEghtcd from his sp2
cia car, the Mayf!ower, under the es-
:ort of Governor Wocott and Mayor
George T.. Baker. His step upon the
[!atform was the signal for an cut
burst Of enthusiasm that continued
during his progress through! the
streets of the city.
Tumultucus acclaim from scores of
thousands greeted Wilson during his
journey through the business section,
keeping hin. on his feet continually
.bowing and waving his hat right and
eft. Mrs. Wilson rode at his side.
Wilson's train stepped four hours
during the night 50 it would not reach
Portland before Q a. n. The original
time of arrival was > O'Clock, but this
was set back four hours so the Prcs!-
dert would have a chance to SLEEP
longer and cat his breakfast without
loing it,sin the presence of crowd:
locking n.the window Of his car.
Wilson's departure from Seattle
Sunday night was marked by a demon
stration ir'which cheering people lined
the streets along several blocks of Ihe
route from the hotel to the railway
';.aticm. !
:. The President .stcod up in his car
during a portion of the ride flourish
:ng his, hst in characteristic gesture:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
Big Freighter Will Leave
This Evening For New
! York
THIRD BOAT LAUNCHED
Will Load General Cargo For Austria
City of st. Joseph Will be Launch
ed in October.

The big steel freighter Vanada It
is expected will leave this port tonigh,
from the wharf Of the Virginia Ship
building Corporation for New York.
The Vanada will load genera! car
90 for Austria and just as soon as
the ship is loaded she will sail fc:'
that country.
Ehe Vanada was, launched June 2!
at the plant of the Virginia Sh!pbuild5
ing Corporation and was christened b.
Mrs. II. F. Morse wife of. the v;c''
president of the company.
The Vanada is the third ship to ! :
launched by this concern. The flr2
ship TO leave the ways was the Guns
ton Hall and then came the Bets
Belle and next the Vanada and the
the Chancook.
The Virginia Shipbu!lding Cornors
!:on during the later part OF .Octono I,
expects to launch ! the City Of
Joseph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
DENIES REPORT
John Fitzpatrick, Member of. Orsani-
cation Committee, Makes A
Z Statement

Chicago, Sept. s16.-John Fitzpat-
rick, member of the, committee for
organization of, the steel workers, de-
clarea Saturday night the report that
the steel strike would be deferred un-
til after the October industrial con-
ference at Washington could net be
true. He said the men certainly would
strike on September %.
at cannot be true" said Fitzpat-
rick. when informed that information
haa% become public in New York that
the strike of iron, steel and tin work
ers would not go into effect on the
scheduled date. The men absolutely
will strike on September % unless E
H. Gray, chairman, of the United
States Steel Corporation changes his
attitude
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
KAISER BURNED BONDS
Owned 100000 Worth of Dutch Sc
curities and Took Odd Way
nf Saving Them


Amsterdam, Holland, Sept. 49,
1t is reported in Amsterdam finan-
cial circles that two Dutch notaf-
les are in Berlin to arrange the
financial affairs of the former Kai-
ser.
The transfer Of Dutch national
securities from Germany has been
prohibited, and the only way in
which new bonds can be secured by
the; holdrs of the old ones is to
prove that these have been lost.
The KAISER possessed ! Dutch MAJ
tional bonds. to, the amount of more
than a:1,OOQOOOr florins ! (s4oo;eeo)
and it is said that when he found
that he. was unable to transfer his
privateS fostuae e;s,te II oRanenhe, aor-
dered his relatives in Berlin to burn
the bonds. =. = !:
When the Dutch ,notaries have es-
tablished that the; bonds were; do
stroyed the Kaiser will obtain new
ones4 in this. country. Financial cir,
cles are: irritated by this :evasion, of
enerally accepted rules:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
TO GIVE EMPLOYEES VOICE
Proctor & CANDLES Men Will Elec.
Three Directors

Cincinnati, Sept. 16.-A plan to
rermit employees to assist IN the
management Of the business is to be
inaugurated by the Proctor and
Gamble Company. manufacturers OF
.;oaps and candles, with a plant a.
Ivorydala, a suburb, by pernlitt'n !;
employees of the company. to elect
tilrce OF their number to the boar
of directors of the company.
I. The plan as announced by Pres
iit'ent n {. Proctor provides that
conferences of employees at the
plants of the company at Ivorydale
Port Ivory. n y. and Kansas City,
Mo-. are to nominate five employee
for, directors on September 10.
These five candidates are to be
voted for at,.each of the .nree plant:
on September .26. Those employees
receiving the highest vote at eacf
plant will be recommended to the
stockholders for election to the di
rectorate at the annual meeting or
October -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
SEIZURE OF FIUME
French and British Troops Barricade
Themselves in City

Geneva, Sept. 16.-Gabriele DAN
nunzio, supported by the forces of
Arditi which accompanied him into
Niume, has proclaimed union of
Fiume with Italy, according to ad-
vices received by the Serbian Press
Bureau here from Belgrade.
Fiume was plunged into anarchy,
the adviccis declare. when the bri-
gade of Italian troops, which pre-
viously had evacuated the city, re-
turned without officers, elected the
local authorities and arrested the
Italian General Bittaluga.
The British land Freiich troops IN
Fiume, the message states, barricad-
ed themselves within their quarters
expecting to be attacked !! while the
crowds in the city tore down the Al
lied flags; :: ).
The Serbian authorities, it is said
still remain in the suburbs of susak'
whichEis isolated. >, !. 1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
TOO POOR TO BUY UNIFORM
Dozen New York Policemen Will /
Tried On Charges Of I'M
! prnner Clothing

!: New York, Sept. l6.-ScvcraI pc
tro!mcn are on trial today at .polir
headquarters on charges Of not h&'
ing proper uniforms.
It was reported at the meeting q
the Patrolmens Benevolent Assoc
alton on Tuesday that y patrclmtG
would be called to answer the"
charges. It was admitted at th ,
Twenty-eight Precinct Station thS:
at least two men from that station
are accused.
In every ease, according to cffit
ials of the union, the defense vi
be unable to purchase new un
forms because of lack of funds. A
the Twenty-cight Precinct. officers
said. the reason given would be th"i
"the tailors did not have the un',
froms ready"
The inability of patrolmcn to kcc.
themselves properly uniformed. y
required by the rules of the dc
partment. is being made stron'
point in the campaign of the r"
trolmcn's Benevolent Association
for an increase in wages, which w.
give q first grade patrolmcn sa
ary of $4,000 year and pr"por
tionatcly advance the pay of patrc
men of the lower grades.
The cost of complete equIpmes
for patrolman IS between SD
ard 5000 according to the qualit
of the goods purchased. A ne
overcoat alone costs between 50
| and $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
THE BAPTIST DRIVE
First Church of This City Called on
For S31 900

This immense undertaking by South
ern Baptists is proceeding vel! and
VIII be. completed on December dn.
1t is confidently expected by the cen
trail office at Nashville that the One
hundred million mark will be reached
in this great effort for missions ann angn
bcneficence. Virginia will raise seven
million dollars. The First Baptist
church of,this city is expected to raise
in this five year plan, thirty. one ;hci'-
sand dollars
The official boards Of the lHrs;
Church win meet next week TO pes-
feet the church organization. The
leaders are already confidently pre-
dieting that the church will 60 be-
yord her. quota.
The pastor, DR.. E. B. Jackson, is
publicity director Of the Potomac As
.sociat:on which is planning for driv;
of two hundred and nineteen thou
sand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16

READY FOR PARADE
Washington in Festive Garb For Event
in Honor of Gen. Pershing and
Heroic First Division.

Alexandria will take half holiday
tomorrow 10 witness the parade i
Washington in honor of Gen. Perish
ing and his men.
Practically all business vii! he
suspended at the noon hour.
Stores, offices and business houses
in general will close at the foregoing
hour and it is safe to predict that
there will be but little business
transacted here after that hour.
Nearly every citizen has planned to
90 to Washington and witness tn"
big parade of the FIRST Division.
The city postofficc will close
promptly at 10 o'clock and there
will be but one mail delivery, that
being at s o'clock in. the morning.
Washington today is in festive
garb for the big parade and old
Pennsylvania avenue is mass of
flags and bunting from end to end.
In compliance with the request of
Col. Robert n. Harper, chairman Of
the Washington citizens committee,
most of the merchants who had up
to this time failed to decorate, today
decorated their places of business.
Finishing touches today were put
on the big victory arch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
SUMMONED TO RETURN
Senator BCrah's Presence Needed
Washington Saws Ledge

Senator William E. Borah, CT il
aho, who had arranged to mas
Senator Johnson at Dcs Mones
Iowa. and speak with him las
night. was summoned from Chicag'
to Washington by Senator Lodge
who felt that the Developments il
the Capital within the last scvera
hours requires the presence Of tn
full anti-leaguc forces.
|, A disnatch last night said BC
rah. wired Senator Johnson that b
would keep him in daily touch wit
the Washington situation and ths
for the present Mr.. Johnson coul
continue his speaking tour.
Formal consideration Of the tr2at
of peace by the Senate began yc@
terday at exactly = O'Clock. nhHa
was brought up by Senator ode
FOR the first time in American h
tory the treaty is to be consl '2r'
N "open executive session. Ever
thing said for or against it mav
heard by the public. The cnA
the debate may not be reached :
less than three months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
PRAISE FOR HERO
Earl Cornell, This City, Member of
First Division Won LaurelIs


When Alexandrians are viewing the
great parade in Washington tomor-
row afternoon of the First Division,
American fighting heroes-first in
action and last to quit-let them re-
member That they, too, have hero
in our midst who fought in the prin-
cipal battles of the war in France
and helped to drive the Huns over the
Rhine into Gernla any-and he was with
the First Division, Co. l, 26th U. s.
Infantry, until recently. This same ..ad
was cited for bravery, having v0lun-
teered, with three ether comrades.
to go out on the battle field and res
cue their captain (StaTlings) who had
been severely wounded in action, and
sad to relate, our hero is the Only
known survivor of the quartette of
volunteers.
Not only did this same lad distin-
gu:sf himself as an american soldier,
but also won laurels IN athletic events
having won the 145-pound wrestling
championship of the First and Sec
ond Division, United States Army,
in France and Germany, and for which
ne VIII soon receive a handsome
championship medal.
Our towrsman is modest and quiet
lnd shuns praise for his courage and
past good work for Uncle Sam AMI
he American people, nevertheless, he
S entitled to our gratitude and re
,pect, and all our citizens should give
lin credit for doing his duty at home
md abroad. His name is Private Ear
CornsN, Company |, Goth United
States Infantry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
CONDITION IN: BOSTON
Arrival of Guns and Munitions In
creases Confidence of Gcyerncr

Eoston, Sept. 16.-Governor Calvin
Coolidge completed the ceremony OF
locking cut the ,134 striking police
men yesterday, and then proceeded to
strengthen the defenses of the town
The governor made it clear last night
that ne considers the strike at ar en-
and most of the citizens agree wit.
him, but he does not intend to bs
caught with guard down # anything
rough is started again. a
While the governor deprecates an
suggestion of renewed violence, he fel'
better when 400 riot guns, 20,O0'
shells loaded with buckshot, and cthe'
munitions arrived from the Montpelie
Arsenal. The weapons are OF the typ
that the American LXpeditlonar,,
Forces used with such effect in trenc"
warfare.
The Policemen's Union requested !:
lawyers to obtain frcm the courts
possible, a writ of mandamus or othc
judicial order to bring about the rcl
statement of the strikers.
The F';remen's Union, which hclds
federation charter, began ballotir@ c
reneral strike resolutions.
Guy Oyster. secretary to Samu
'ompcrs, arrived to assist the strike
and to keep the federation che
posted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
Get Together Meeting Held
by Chamber of Com :
merce Last Night !:
LARGELY ATTENDED
Addresses by Capt. Geo. H. Evans and
,R. Stuart Royer-Carroll Pierce
Presides.

Colvin B. Brown, field secretary of
the United Chamber of Commerce,
whose home is in Washinton, last
night delivered an interesting ad-
dress before largely attended and
enthusiastic meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce of this city. His theme
was Organization and Cooperation.
Mr.. Browns address was well re-
ceived. He. told his hearers that
their work would amount to naught
without cooperation.
Capt. George II. Evans, business
manager Of the Chamber of Com
merce, made an address on the duty
of the Chamber of Commerce and its
duty toward the citizens and he also
spoke on the housing problem in the
city.
The question of cooperation was
emphasized by R. Stuart Royer, for
merly business manager of the
Chamber of Commerce,
Carroll Pierce, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, presided.
During the evening fruit punch
was served and there was smoker
A majority of the members of the
organization attended the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
STORM IN THE GULF
or More Persons VIC:
Tins Of the Elements AMI 3.ooo
HGmelcSs

Homeless
The Texas gulf coast territory
was stricken Sunday by tropical
hurricane that swept in from the
gulf
Nloc;;ed by water and battered by
gales, the city of Corpus Christi
sent cut an appeal for help, estlma-
ting It's dead "up to 25 or more"
WITH 5000 persons homeless and IN
need and property damage approx
imating s3,O00,OOO.
Tbs appeal brought prompt ac-
ticn from State authorities and
Southern department headquarters
cf The United States army, at San
Antonio. A relief train was ordered
stan ted from San Antonio for Cor
nus Christi last night with tents.
cots blankets and medical supplies
and itCdstuffs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
NOTICE

Hams 3S cents, Picnic, % cents;
bacon, As cents; sliced so cents;
white meat, 80 and 38 cents; chuck
beef roast, % cents; steak, 35 cents;
stew. IA cents. Patapsco flour, II
pound sack, 85 cents; chickens,
fresh eggs, country butter, So cents,
special Office, 80 cents; White House
coffee, 30 cents; one pound Eum-
ford's baking powder, 25 cents.
J. f. Purcell, III South Henry
street Phone 567-w. 221-1p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
THOS. G. TRENARi DIES

Thomas G. Trenary, fifty-five
years old, we'll known resident, died
today at 11.3O o'clock at his residence
229 South Pitt street. Death was due
70 heart trouble. The deceased besides
his wife is survived by two daughters
and one son. Mr.. Trenary was a car
penter by occupation. The funeral ar
ranrenlents have not yet been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-09-16
SPECIAL NOTICE

Owing to the increase IN price
new productions and to eliminate ths
use of pennies which IS a great ii.
convenience, beginning Monday, Ser.
tember Is, 1919, prices at the Rich,
mond will be as follows: Matinee Il
and 2Oc; nights, 10 and 25c. Insomar;
IS and zoe. These prices. include wa
tax and remain the same except o.
special super productions.
Alexandria Amusement. Co.
Richmond and Ingomar Theatre:
G1S-tf.