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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
LARGER SURPLUS OF
LABOR SHOWN IN U. S.

Fifteen states reported labor sur
pluses during the week ended Jan, 20,
compared with 70 states the previous
week, according to reports received by
the United States employment service
from 900 Industrial centers. Conditions
in the South are more favorable than
in the North and West. The summary
for the Southern states follows:
I'm Alabama there is some demand
for miners and agricultural help. In
Georgia there Is some shortage in At
lanta and Savannah, but taking the
state as a whole there is a surplus of
all classes Of labor, Savannah reports
a shortage Of mechanics and %shipyard
workers,
"Florida reports that the supply Of
labor exceeds the demand with num-
bers of mechanics and machinists out Of
work. There are but few opportunities
for labor in Florida except for agricul-
tural workers, sawmill, turpentine and
common labor. Returning soldiers who
are natives of the state will be taken
care of, but a warning Is issued that
soldiers from other states are flocking
there In greater numbers than condi-
tons warrant.
Norfolk, Va. reports q shortage of
800, while Richmond reports a sur
plus. There is a surplus Of clerical help
throughout the state,
Nashville. Tenn, reports a surplus
Of 1000 without much change in the
other cities from last week.
I'm Louisiana there is a demand for
colored help, but a large surplus of
white labor. In Kentucky the condi-
tons are reported as generally poor.
In Louisville, however, there is a slight
shortage. There are slight shortages in
Raleigh and Wilmington, N. c., with
a surplus Of semiskilled labor in cot
ton and tobacco mill industries.
In South Carolina slight shortages
are reported in agricultural and textile
workers and in common labor. In
Maryland there is n substantial shortage
in Baltimore and some demand for
miners throughout the state: In Della
ware there is a small demand for labor
ers, machinists and shop workers. Will
mington reports q slight shortage"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
ARKANSAS HOLDS
AUGUST ELECTION
Governor Brough Signs Bill to
Change Date of Primaries
for State.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Jan. 80. CSpI)
Gov. BrOugh Wednesday afternoon
signed the Joiner bill changing the date
for primary elections to the second
Tuesday in August. 1t was the most
important measure of the present ses-
sion which has become a law.
Thursday was the quietest day OF the
present session, the house spending vir-
tually the entire day on two bills and
the senate not being in session.
After a fight led by Representative
Carl Held. of Sebastian county, against
the $1,000 deficiency bill of the State
Hospital for Nervous Diseases, the
house, 70 to Z, passed the bill. The fight
was made because the bill was not
itemiZed. Most Of the morning was
spent %wrangling over a bill introduced
by Representative Holloway, of Lonoke,
to require all life insurance companies,
except fraternal organizations, to in
vest 10 per cent of their net earnings
on Arkansas business in Arkansas Sc
curities. The bill finally was referred
to a committee.
Another far-reaching insurance bill
appeared just before adjournment, be-
ing introduced by Representative Yates.
1t would require the assessment and
taxation of all life insurance policies on
the actual cash surrender value, which
vas also referred,
Senator Emory's bill to p~enalize util-
ity corporations failing to live up to
franchise to deliveranCe Of certain util-
tiles, was reported by the house COM
mittee with favorable recommendations.
Representative WilCoXen's bill to tax
building and loan associations was ad-
versely reported, and Representative
Few's bill to make the Bible a text
book in all schools, was returned with
out recommendations,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
Arbitration Favored.

Discussing the league Of nations, he
said:
81 am for n league Of nations for
arbitration and cancellation. / am In
favor of a league consisting of the
present allies that shall enforce the
other nations to join it from time to
time and thus augment its force and
increase its authority, but that shall
permit each nation to retain its SOW
eIelgnty and to manage its own in
ternaI and domestic affairs"
Declaring that the victorious asso-
ciated nations were amply able to over
come any nation or group of nations
aiming at disturbing the peace of the
world, Senator Watson said 1t was high
time FOR us to resume our own course
and settle our own problems and attend
to our own affairs"
Turning to what he termed the zap
preaching power of Socialism" Sem
ator Watson said no thoughtful person
could observe events without trem-
bling,
There are now over 300 publiCa-
tons in the United States advocating
the doctrines Of Socialism," the speaker
said. "a large number OF our theoret-
lCAl college professors are bowling at
the shrine of Socialism. These people
frankly say that they are opposed to
our form of government and that they
intend to overthrow It Just as soon as
they acquire sufficient power, They
ought vigorously to be suppressed. Dur
ing the war we used all the means at
the command of the government to
search out those who We're hostile to
our flag or uttered reasonable senti-
ments. There is no reason why the
same means should not be used in the
time Of peace as in the days of war,
and for the same purpose"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
LUNCHEON AND TALKS
ON ALLUVlAL LANDS

The second annual meeting Of the
southern Alluvial Land association. 10
take place at the Hotel Chisca Friday
at noon, win be distinguished by the
presence Of Gov. r. G. Peasants, OF
louisiana, who will address the assoc
citation on The South"
Land owners, bankers, cotton men.
lumbermen n others interested i'm the
striving present and the bright future
o. the South are expected to gather for
the meeting, which win begin with
luncheon at 1890 o'clock.
In addition TO Gov. Peasants. +. y.
St~onebraker, secretary-manager OF the
association, has secured for the post
prandial program several other gentle
men with vital subjects to discuss.
Arthur {. Davenport. general manager
Of Corn Belt Dailies. will speak on The
Live Stock Industry" DR.. L. r. Lloyd,
director Of the Memphis Chamber of
commerce farm development bureau will
be heard on Diversified Farming"
and l.. X. Thompson, president of the
Mississippi and Arkansas Joint stock
land banks, will give an address on
Federal Farm Loans and their Appli-
cation"
Reports will be read by Secretary
Stonehraker, and j. NJ. Pritchard. the
treasurer. John W. Mcclure, president,
win preside.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
BARGE LINE WILL
CARRY EXPORT COTTON

The next allotment Of 5000 to 10, 900
bales Of cotton for export will go down
the Mississippi to New Orleans by the
U. S, government barge line, II the
plans Of Joseph Newburger, chairman
Of the foreign trade and merchant ma
rine committee of the Chamber of Com
mcrce, are successful, Mr.. Newburger,
who is aiding the. government directors
Of the barge line in their efforts to
secure more Cargoes. has addressed ~
letter to |. ID. Barnwell, president of the
Cotton exchange, asking that he call a
meeting next week at which the propo-
sltion for this large shipment may be
formally presented to the exchange.
w. II. Hayley, secretary Of the Cham
her Of Commerce, states that the Ques-
ton Of securing prompt rate quotations
for government barge line shipments is
about to be solved for Memphis. The
Memphis freight bureau has shown a
willingness to cooperate and the barge
line managers have been asked for rate
quotations in all directions. Some quo
tations have already been furnished the
bureau, and the bureau hopes soon to be
able to give rate quotations of every
kind without delay.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
MISSISSIPPI MAN H0NORED
AT NASHVILLE MEETING

MERIDIAN, Miss, Jan. 80. (Spl.)-
A, II. George, general manager Of the
Mississippi-Alabama Fair association,
being recognized as one of the most
successful fair managers in the South,
has been elected president of the South
ern Association OF Fairs. and EXPOSE
ton Just held in Nashville, Tenn, &C
cording to information received here
this afternoon. The Mississippi-Ala-
bama fair, through the efficient man
agement Of Secretary George, has taken
its place In the front ranks OF expo
sitions held Of It's kind annually in
the South and the election of Mr., George
to head the association composed Of men
who have also made regulations In the
successful MANAGEMENT Of fairs Is high
ly complimentary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
ESCAPED LUNATlC IS
CAUGHT AT CHATTANOOGA

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Jan. 80.
The police have arrested Jennings
Morgan alias w. j. Bates, an escaped
.ilunatic from Longview asylum, Cincin-
natl. Bates lived at Covington, Ky,
and several years ago vas adJudged
insane. While en- route to Longview
asylum in charge of his brother-in-law.
Ralph Trotter, he stabbed Trotter. to
death. He was convicted Of this crime
and ordered confined as a criminal lu-
matte. He escaped from the asylum
and was later captured in West Vir-
ginia. When a guard started back to
the asylum with Bates he jumped from
a moving train and made a second es-
cape. and the officers have been on
the lookout for him aver since. He was
picked up here a few days ago and
committed on a charge Of prowling, and
an investigation which followed estab-
lished the mans identity as Bates and
the Cincinnati authorities were noti-
fled.
A guard from the institution arrived
here last night and took Bates back
to Cincinnati.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
TENNESSEE SOLONS TRY
TO LIMIT LAW PRACTICE

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 30. (Spl)-
The prevention Of ambulance chasing,
prohibition Of corporations from .prac-
ticing law. prescription Of grounds for
disbarment of attorneys from practice
and regulating the settlement of claims
arising out of accidents resulting from
negligence, are the purposes of four
measures introduced in the legislature
by Representative Bond, Of Haywood
county, affecting the legal profession in
Tennessee.
A bill by Senator Fuller, Of Shelby,
would prohibit the use Of hotels for
immoral purposes. The measur making
the service of election officers COM
pulsory, as is jury service, in Ten
nessee passed a third reading.
The free pass measure came up on
final reading in the house, Several
amendments were offered and rejected,
one amendment striking out the pro-
vision requiring railroads to forfeit
their charters upon refusal to grant
free transportation in compliance with
the act, vas adopted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
AUCTION SALES ARE TO
CONTINUE AT CAMP PIKE

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Jan. 3O.-Auc-
ton sales of horses and mules will be
continued at the Camp Pike remount
station throughout February, It was an
nounced yesterday by Capt. Harry Il.
Hoy. who is in charge Of the sales. Yes
terday six artillery horses were sold
for an average OF $107, IS; also u cav.
alhy horses for an average OF $500,
and 23S draft mules for an average of
StAA tx
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
MEDICINES USED BY MONKS

1t is claimed that Monks Of ancient
days knew OF more than three hundred
species Of medicinal plants used in gen.
eral for medicines by these religious
orders. While centuries have passed,
with all the advance made In medical
science, many of our most successful
remedies are today made from the roots
and herbs OF the field, like that good,
old fashioned remedy, Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, which for
more than forty years has been reliev-
ing women from some Of the worst
forms of female Ills, and is now con-
sldered the standard remedy. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
MRS. D. WETENKAMP
WANTS ACCOUNTING

A partition suit Of some magnitude,
Involving a division Of the Andrew
Renkert estate, consisting of two drug
stores and considerable residence prop
erty, in North Memphis, was filed late
Wednesday in ChanCery court by Mrs.
Clara L. Wetenkamp, daughter of the
late Andrew Renkert, and her husband,
d. Wetenkamp.
The defendants are Carl M. Renkert,
proprietor of A. Renkert & Co.; Alfred
F.. Renkert and Mrs. Luella Gerbig,
children Of the late Andrew Renkert,
Gerbig.
Andrew Renkert died in 1899, and Carl
NJ. Renkert has had charge of the un-
divided estate since that time. Her
share in the merchandise of the drug
stores was sold to him by Mrs. Weten-
kamp before her marriage, but all heirs
We're joint owners of the real estate.
The partition suit asks for a divi-
sion of the property and al accounting
from Carl NJ. Renkert of the property
under his management since the time
he took charge of it.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
RACKING COLDS,
HACKING COUGHS
Quickly Relieved by DR.. Bell
Pine Tar. Honey.

When you once try this highly ef-
fictent remedy you will realize that at
last YOU have found a reliable correc-
tive for colds, coughs, grippe, asthma,
bronchitis.
The soothing, healing balsams
promptly relieve irritation, breathing
becomes easier, phlegm loosens, fever-
ish flushes die down.
DR., Bells Pine-Tar-Honey is very
economical-it takes little to pro-
duce gratifying results. Druggists ev-
erywhere. soc, soc, sl.20.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30

Teacher asks: Il have pimples, oily
skin, and suffer from constipation.
headache, and never feel strong and
we'll. Please prescribe for me-"
Answer: You should overcome consti-
patton and cleanse the system OF ac-
cumulated poisons by taking Three
Grain Sulpherb Tablets (not sulphur
for several weeks or more. These tab.
let's are very beneficial especially in
hot weather, as they have a tendency
70 cool the blood and improve its quail
ity.
Flo" writes: Il have suffered with
a bad cough for some time and am
also weak and tired most OF the time,
which ] think is due to tho severe
coughing, Can you give me a remedy
Answer; Yes, your weakness is due
TO the coughing, but you should be
well relieved by using the following Get
a IN OF. package Of Essence Mentho-
LANene and make according to direc-
tons on the bottle, then take n tea
spoonful every hour or two until The
cough is cured, This makes a fun MIN
OF the very best and safest cough svrup.
Nour druggist does not have Mentho-
LaNene, have him order it for YOU OF
the wholesale firm.
.Ed, writes; Being past middle age
ana observing that my nervous system
Is in bad shape, ! write for a prescrtp.
ton. | do not gain strength from my
FOOD, am weak, l~istless, forgetful, sleep.
less at times, tired, and unable to act
the, part OF n strong man OF health
such as was at one time"
Answer: Get from a weI-stocked
pharmacy a scaled tube Of Three GraiI
Cadomene Tablets, which are especially
made for those needing a strong, harm,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
27 MEN COMM ENDED
BY SECRETARY DANIELS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-Secretary
Daniels has commended q men OF the
crew Of the battleship Minnesota for
courage and efficiency displayed when
the ship struck a mine Sept. 20, 1917,
off the Delaware Breakwater. The ship
made port under her own power,
Among those commended are James
W, Poe, Key West, Fla. John e. Jones,
Columbia, S. c.; Charlie Little, Bolton,
$, c.; Geo, Z, H~acken-yos, st, Louis;
Lloyd p. Fox, Dallas, N. c.
Milton J.. Whitehead, chief pharmacist
mate, was commended for efficiency
aboard the U, S. S. Frank Il. Buck in
July, 1917. He entered the navy from
Dallas, Tex.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
KAISER USES TRESTLE
TO ENABLE HIM TO SAW

AMERONGEN, Holland, Jan. 30. (By
the Associated Press. 1t is by a sim
pie mechanical expedient that William
Hohenzollern is able to indulge in his
favorite recreation of wood saving, not
withstanding that he Is to all intents
and purposes only One-armed.
The Associated Press correspondent
visited the shed in the castle grounds
where the former emperor saws wood
daily. The logs are placed for him on
a carpenters trestle and the ex-ruler
he saws with his healthy arm, in which
he has developed extraordinary
strength.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
NATIONS LEAGUE
MUST LEAVE j. s.
FREE At HOME
Watson, of Indiana, Declares
He FavOrS Policy If America
Is Left Free to Handle Its
Domestic Policies.

TOPEKA, Kas,, Jan. Ex-senator
Watson. of Indiana, speaking here last
night at the exercises in celebration
Of the anniversary Of the birth Of for
mer President ? ckinlcy, said he was
in favor Of a league Of nations with
authority to enforce its DEGREES, pro-
vided one could be formed which would
not interfere with the rights Of the
United States government to conduct
its own internal affairs.
The Indiana senator warned against
spread Of socialism. He said the presi-
dent had been surrounded by near
socialists enjoying his confidence, and
that Secretaries Baker, Daniels and
Burlesou had advocated government
ownership OF public utilities, Such
utilities taken over during the war, he
declared, have been inefficiently man
aged
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
RAILROADS TO GIVE
PASSES, SAYS HOUSE

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Jan. so. (Spl)-
After considerable argument and in
V~ectlve, the house passed the measure
requiring railroads to give free trans
portation to state officials and mem
day afternoon by a vote of 81 to a
The cigaret bill passed the senate
with an amendment making the age
OF minors as termed in the act as ls
years instead of 10 years.
A bill making the transportation of
more than three gallons of liquor "A
felony passed to third reading in the
senate. An amendment changing the
unit from three TO one gallons was
tabled.
The senate adopted resolutions of re-
gret over the death of Judge John W.
Judd, Of Gallatin.
On account of the meeting of the
Masonic Grand Lodge both houses ad-
journed to Thursday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
BUILDERS CANDIDATES
HAVE LITTLE OPPOSITION

The two nominating committees Of
the Builders exchange of Memphis
have selected identical tickets for the
annual election Feb. 4. with the ex-
ception of the candidates for second
vlce-president. For this office one COM
mittee has nominated II. r. Chears and
the other Mallory Davis.
In each instance, except one, the
nominees are the incumbents. This
again is in the office OF second vice.
president. Clarence Dewey Is the in
cumbent In that office.
The other nominees are f. J. Thorn
as, president: d. NJ. Crawford, first
vlce-president: J. W. Williamson, treas
nrnr
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
ALABAMA HOUSE VOTES
AGAINST R. R. CONTROL

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Jan. 3O.-The
house of representatives of Alabama, by
a vote of 40 to 80, adopted a resolution
opposing government ownership of rail-
roads, The resolution was introduced
by Representative Falk, of Geneva
county. Copies Of the resolution will
be sent to the Alabama congressional
delegation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
Heal Skin Diseases
STANDARD OIL co. (NEW JERSEY
so Broadway, New York

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes
and similar skin troubles. Zemo, OBJ.
tanned at any drug store for $50, or
$l.00 for extra large bottle, and prompt.
ly applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. 1t ~cleanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Zemo is a wonderful, penetrating,
disappearing liquid and is soothing 10
the most delicate skin. 1t is not greasy.
is easily applied and costs little. Get
1t today and save all further distress.
The E. w. Rose Co., Cleveland, O. f,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
THOSE SHOE BILLS!
KEEP THEM DOWN

Mr.. John Held. merchant, of Salt
Lake City, keeps an exact record of the
shoes he wears. He writes, Two
pairs of Neolin Soles have worn for
me 10 months and | am on my feet
ninety per cent Of the time"
This is not an extraordinary exam
Pile Of the money-saving service that
people get from Neolin Soles. 1t is
typical of the experience millions are
having. These soles do wear a very
long time and so help you keep shoe
bills down. They are scientifically
made so they must wear.
Get Neolin-sol shoes al almost
any good shoe store. Get them for
your whole family in the styles you
prefer. And have these cost-saving
soles put on your worn shoes. They
are very comfortable and waterproof
as well as durable. They are made by
The Goodyear Tire g. Rubber Com
pany, Akron, Ohio, who also make
Wingfoot Heels, guaranteed to out
wear any other heels,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30

Instead 1 nasty, harsh pills, salts,
castor oil or dangerous calomel, why
don't you keep CasoarGss handy for the
Children' Cascarets can always be de-
pended upon when a good liver and
bowel cleansing is necessary-thoy move
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
GoWDY COMING BACK.

BOSTON, Jan. S0.--George Il, STALL
ings, manager OF the Boston National
league baseball club. yesterday received
a letter from Sergt. Hank Gowdy, say
ing that he hoped to be released from
his duties In France soon and expected
to be back in this country in time to
Join the Braves on their spring train
ing trip,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
OIL MAN FOUND DEAD.

TULSA, Okla, Jan. 30,--George II.
Swan, pioneer In the oil and refining
business was found dead in bed here.
general superintendent of the manu-
featuring department Of the Standard
Oh company of Louisiana.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
CUBA HAS BILL TO
PROHIBIT ALL BOOZE

HAVANA, Jan. 30,-Prohibition Of the
bayer sS Ses IN Cnba Su az pwelI az
their importation, Is provided by a bill
prepared for introduction in the lower
house OF congress. The law, il passed
by congress, would become effective one
year from the date of its passage.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
AMERICAN WOODEN
MILLS WILL REOPEN

BOSTON. Jan. S0t-The American
Wooden company will open its mills next
Monday on a basis of As hours weekly,
and in the event that more business
warrants the working OF longer hours
Al times, viii pay their employees at
the rate OF time and one.half.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30

the bile and constipation poison from
the bowels without gripping and sweden
the child's little stomach. Any young
ster will gladly eat a candy Cascarot at
night and will wake up feeling fine
Complete directions on each 10 cent box.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
WOMEN SIXTY
YEARS YOUNG
You Owe 1t to Yourself to
Look Young.

Woman Is no older than she looks is
an accepted truth. Women who permit
gray hairs to max them old are inflict-
ing a great injustice on themselves. AS
sert yourself, Fight old age with Gnu.
1t will restore your gray, faded or
Your druggist guarantees it. Price 5sc.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
n|!e 4: 4 4! !. | 4. : o1es
To Keep Your Skin
Free From Hairs


II you are willing to spend a few
minutes time In your room using a della
tone paste, YOU can easily Danish any
ngly, hairy growth without discomfort
or injury, The paste is made by mix
Ing some water with n little powdered
delatone, This is then spread over the
hairy surface and after about . min
utes rubbed off and the skin washed.
You will not he disappointed with this
treatment, providing you get real dela-
tone. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30

Take Groves Tasteless CHILL Tonic.
II Warns the Body by Purifying and
Enriching the Blood. You can soon
feel its Strengthening, Invigorating Ef-
feet, Price soc. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-30
p, H. LEWIS DIES.

ST. LOUIS, Jan, S0-philander H.
Lewis, chairman OF the state board of
agriculture and prominent in Demo-
cratic politics in Missouri, died OF heart
disease at his home in Crescent, Mo.