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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
IN. & v. FIRES ALL
STRIKING WORKMEN

BRISTOL. Tenn, April / tSpl THE
Norfolk & Western railway Tuesday dis
charged all striking employees and post
ed IA notice instructing them to call
for wages due. G, J.. Baumgardner
general agent OF the NJ & W. railway
here, in pursuance of the action, of the
rCad's officials at Roanoke, Va, has
posted the notice here and has set about
to employ other men to take the places
OF the striking clerks and platform men
here.
Those participating in the walkout
here last week included clerks, checkers.
truckmen and callers. IL is said that
the Bristol strikers had no grievance,
but went out in sympathy with those
out at Roanoke, Va, where trouble de-
Veloped between the employees and the
railroad over the refusal OF the Off
Gals to discharge two nonunion clerks,
who are alleged to have insulted a
young woman clerk there.
About IS participated In the walkout
here last week.
The strike has cost Bristol shippers
considerable, as they have been unable
to receive any freight or make ship
ments since the strike began,
The n, g.. w. railway is making
every effort to restore normal condi-
tions soon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
BROTHER and SISTER
NOW PRAISE TANLAC
Albert Steiner Says He Is
Now Able To Do Twice
the Work He Could Be
fore Taking Tanlac and
That His Sister Gained
Is Pounds.

Talking about things that help peo-
pie, have just received letter from
my sister in Waterloo Iowa, telling me
she has gained sixteen pounds in weight
BY taking Tanlac," said A. B. Steiner
400 East Page street, st. Paul, Mimi,
my sister was on a visit to me a
short while ago. and as she was suf-
fering from stomach trouble someone
advised her to try Tanlac, which she
did. and as / saw the great benefit she
was getting from 1t decided to try II
myself. for had been troubled with my
stomach for the past two years. had
a very poor appetite, and the little /
dld manage to eat seemed to lodge right
In the pit OF my stomach and sour. I
would bloat terribly after eating and
have the worst sort of cramping pains
in my stomach. and at times I had
such bad attacks of heartburn would
nearly go wild. My back gave me a lot
of trouble, and / had such intense pains
In the small Of my back l could hardly
bend over: To add to my other trou-
bles, about two months ago ! began to
suffer with rheumatism in my shoulder
blades and arms, which got so bad l
could hardly do my work and could not
even put on my coat without assistance
] was so nervous / could get but little
sleep and would roll and toss from one
side Of the bed to the other all night
long, and would get up In the morn
ing all tired out. l was so badly run
down and had lost so much weight /
was so weak 1 could hardly get about
at all
We'll while have only taken five
bottles of Tanlac in all my improve
ment Is simply remarkable. have such
good appetite I am hungry all the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
RAILWAYS GIVEN
50 DAYS TOF|LE
TRANSIT BRIEFS

Defendant railway companies In the
complaint hearing of the Southern
Hardwood Traffic association, which
closed late Wednesday. viii have 20
days in which to file briefs, according
to announcement by Examiner Barclay
of the interstate commerce commits
sion. Examiner Barclay then will make
his report and the case viii be argued
before the commission in Washington,
probably in June.
Tie granting by the Southern rail-
way of transit privileges at Memphis
and Louisville. announced by b. T.
Brown, assistant general freight agent,
on the stand wednesday afternoon, was
the feature of the closing session at
Hotel Gayoso. He declared he could
see no objection TO the privilege to
protect through rates from points on
his road via Louisville and Memphis.
This applies, he stated, 10 yarded and
dressed lumber.
The Illinois Central and Louisville &
Nashvillesnow are tho only big de-
PENDANT roads holding out against the
complaint. The Frisco, earlier in the
week, through its representative, II. Il.
Nash. expressed willingness TO allow
transit privilege Mt the two cities.
j. S. Thompson and J. II. Townshend
called by the defense In rebuttal. They
were questioned chiefly on cost OF
shipping and the price OF lumber,
Mr. Townsheud declared he could see
no material reduction In lumber while
nresent weather conditions remained.
k,ogging is hampered by recent rains,
- testified.
G. Y. Norman, of Louisville. associat-
- with the lumber traffic organization.
viii appear before the commission for
the comnlanants when the case is ar
gued az Washington.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
4 MURDER CASES
SET FOR TRIAL
At KNOXVILLE

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April. /
tSpl THE week beginning April is
to be murder week in the criminal court
of Hamilton county. First on the
docket for Tuesday. April 9, is the case
OF c. l.. Austin, who is under indict-
ment for tire mpcher OF Loe Friedman
THIS killing took place some months
ago as result Of an assault on Freid-
man over "a lawsuit Austin struck
Friedman on the nose and he died from
the effects OF the blow WITHIN several
hours afterward.
on April the case OF Sibil Cochran,
charged with the murder of J. j. Hale,
in what was originally James county
This girl. who was visitor at the Hale
home, Is believed to have shot Hale
while he was asleep In the same room
where several of his children were also
sleeping
on April Maggie Gardenhlre.
charged with the murder OF Tom Gar
denhire, her father-in. law, il to be
tried.
Mrs. Gardenhire came here from
Rome, Ga, hunted up her father in Law
and shot him TO death on the streets.
She claims the deed was done because
of the acts of the father-in- law several
years ago, when 1t is alleged that he
forced her to live with him as his
Wife while pretending TO protect her
for his son, who was forced to be away
from home.
on April John Cowan and Nancy
Hopkins, also living in the old James
county territory, are to be tried for
the murder OF the Hopkins woman's
husband.
All four Of these cases are out of the
ordinary, not like common murders, but
possessing unusual features and hence
attracting an unusual amount OF inter-
est.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
JACKSON R0TARlANS
HEAR TWO LECTURES

JACKSON. Tenn. April /. tspl.)
jackson Rotsrians heard two interest,"
ing lectures at the regular meeting
Tuesday night Henry White, Ir., Ro-
tartan cotton merchant. delivered lee
ture on The Cotton Business" and
X. *. Atkinson. playground expert. dis
cussed the playground and recreation
possibilities Of Jackson, a ssbject in
which the Rotary club is particularly
Interested at this time.
Mr. Atkinson set forth the splendid
opportunity which now confronts the
rotary club TO establish a number Of
recreation centers In jackson for the
penefit OF the children who have long
Deen forced to play along the hanks
OF me big sand branch and other nm
heaIthful places in the city. The pro.
gram as outlined by Mr.. Atkinson for
the establishment of Fairgrounds in
Jackson was Endorsed by the club.
The annual election of officers will,
lake lake place at the meeting of the club
tuesday night. The club is making 4.
special effort to have 100 per cent at
tendance at this meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
THRIFT BANK TO Be
OPERATED IN SCHOOLS

Permission to establish n banking
system in tho public schools for the
benefit Of pupils has just been granted
New York company by the board OF
education. The system win be installed
by w. II. Loving and w. w. Rockrock,
representatives of the Educational
Thrift Service, Inc. who were present
Ell to the board of education
The system OF the New York company
II 70 operate bank In every school
room one morning each week The
teacher acts as cashier, assisted by two
pupils. All students who make de-
posts leave their savings with tho
teacher. After all deposits have been
taken they are sealed in an envelope,
taken to the principals office and then
80 to bank.
The service was accepted on con :
ditlon that there would be no expense
70 tho board of education and that the
thrift service secure the co-operation
of local bank, which would furnish
supplies necessary for the work. The
name OF a bank to cooperate ia the
work has not been announced.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
\ BACKACHY OR
. KIDNEYS BOTHER
Eat hsas Meat, Also Take
GIass of Salts Before
Eating Breakfast.

i. CTlS acId IN meat exeites the kidneys,
they become overworked. get sluggish
ache. and feel like lnmns of lead Tbs
urino becomes CLOUDY. tba t,i,ddo,. 10 d.
ritated, and you mavbe ohii"ed % soct,
relief two or three times dnri,, H.
night. When the kidney clog ,,a,, ms,
help them flush off thA body,s nrino,,s
waste or you'll be a real s,cl ,,ar,,,,,,
shortly. At first you feel dnll ,,,isor,,
in the kidney region, you suffer fror,
backache, sick headache dilz,ne,,s'
stomach gets sour, tongue coated al
you feel rheumatic twinges when tha
weather is bad. '
Eat less meat, drink lots OF water.
also get .from any pharmacist four
ounces OF Jad Salts: take a tablespoon
full in a glass OF water before break.
fast for a few days and your kidneys
will then act fine. This famous salts
is made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia. and
has been used for generations to clean
clogged kidneys and stimulate them TO
normal activity, also neutralize the acids
In urine, so 1t no longer is n source
OF irritation, thus ending bladder weak
ness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive. can not in -
1ufe: makes delightful effervescent
Whitewater drink which everyone
should take now aud then TO keen The
kidneys clean and active. Druggists
here say they sell lots Of Jad Salts
ito folks who believe in overcoming kid
Hrev trouble while 1t is only trouble
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
JACKSON BOYS FAIL IN
EFFORT TO ROB SAFE

JACKSON, Tenn, April /. (Spll--
Making an unsuccessful attempt TO rob
the safe OF the Hill Bros repair shop,
after gaining entrance TO the building
by prizing open the front door. and pill
laying four automobiles parked on the
north side Of Baltimore street in front
OF the Lyric theater, from which they
secured collection of tools and other
equipment valued at approximately $50,
a band Of thieves, believed TO be young
boys, effected one OF the boldest ma
rauding feats that has taken place in
jackson In many months. between the
hours Of $40 and 10 o'clock last night
numerous persons were on the streets
IN this vicinity when the robberies took
place,
Deputy Littrell says he knows the
guilty parties and that an early arrest
win likely be made unless the stolen
property Is returned at once
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
TO MAKE SOIL SURVEY
OF ALC0RN COUNTY

CoRINTH. Miss. April I. tSpLD-
department of agriculture, has arrived
from Washington for the purpose Of
making complete soil survey Of Al
corn county. the time for which is esti-
mated will be about eight months
In this connection complete map
OF the county will be made showing
all the school houses. churches, public
and private roads and the streams of
all characters that mark the surface
BY coloratlons this map Is to show the
locations of the different characters Of
soils In the county
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
WOMAN Is BITTEN
BY VICIOUS DOG

coRINTH. Miss. April l. (Spl)--
Miss Mary Shea. Of Pocahontas, Tenn.
was brought here today for medical at
tention to decorations on the fleshy
part of her leg. caused by the bite of a
vicious dog. Her hand and limb was
severely bitten. The dog was killed
and the head sent to Memphis for ex-
animation for rabies. Miss Shea Is the
daughter Of Emmett Shea. a prominent
merchant and business man OF Poca-
hontas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
KlWANlANS GIVE $1,000
TO AID GIRL SCOUT PLAN

1t took but n few minutes wednes-
day afternoon for members OF the XII
as a sustaining fund for the Girl Scout
movement. This action was the prin-
cipal feature of the weekly meeting
Mayor Rowlett Paine explained the new
city assessment plan and discussed the
city financial situation. A. Il. Jennings
spoke on the Baptist hospital drive
Il. W. G. Meers was awarded the
attendance prize, offered by A. C.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01

time. and my stomach is in such a
splendid condition can eat anything
| want without suffering the least bit
from 1t afterward. The pains have all
the least sign of rheumatism. An fact,
| never have an ache or pain Of any
kind. / sleep as sound as a log every
night and have gained in weight and
strength until can do twice as much
work as l could before l began taking
Tanlac. Yes, sir, l can recommend
Tanlac after what it has done for me,
and ! know it will do the same for 9TH
ers If they will only give it a fair trial. !"
Tanac is sold in Memphis by War
mock Drug Co, and by Weiss Phar-
Co., and in Bartlett by r. J. Hood. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
NEGROES TO MEET.

soMERvILLE. Tenn. April l.
tspl)-The fifth annual negro confer
ence viii be held at the Fayette Coun-
ty Training school Thursday and Fri
day, April and 2.
The farmers and schools will prepare
floats for the agricultural parade which
win be held here An interesting pro-
gram has been prepared for the two
days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
BETTER THAN CALONEI.
Thousands Have Discovered
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets
Are a Harmless Substitute

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets are the
result of Or. Edwards determination
not to treat liver and bowel complaints
with calomel. For II years he used
these tablets "a vegetable compound
mixed with olive OLD in his private
practice with great success
They do all the good that calomel
does but have no bad after effects. No
pains, no gripping, no injury to the
gums or danger from acid foods-yet
they stimulate the liver and bowels.
Take DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
when you feel "logy" and heavy"
Note how they clear elouded brain and
perk up the spirits. l0c and sc box
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
GIVE TO MODEL ROOM.

The industrial relations committee Of
the Memphis Chamber OF Commerce has
given $500 to the recreation commits
sion with which TO buy furniture and
kitchen appliances for the negro COM
munity center, The negroes were much
In need OF the fund as they have not
sufficient chairs to seat all people who
attend their activities. Additional space
has been procured for work of the
negro community center. Two rooms
over the Beale avenue market have
been given. &,aaaaa n
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
AMBASSADOR WOUNDED.

NEW ORLEANS. April Manuel
Mena Brito, consul general OF Mexico
here, stated today that he had received
a telegram from state department off
Gals at Mexico City stating that Ig-
nacio Bonillas. ambassador to the
United States, had been. wounded in
a street demonstration there yester-
day. but did not give the extent OF his
injuries.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-01
FIRE DESTROYS MILL

GIRARn Ala. April Fire OF
undetermined origin destroyed the
plant Of the Butts Lumber COMPANY
here yesterday The loss IL estimated
at 100000.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-01-22
Furtherest Off Paid Bet
On Weight of Ford

Mr.. and Mrs. Byron L. Graham
were here Tuesday evening, in
their latest acquisition in a car, a
Ford Runabout. Mrs. Graham
had the News sent one year to
her mother, Mrs. Julia Ashburn,
Davy, w. Va. She is a teacher
in the Sam Houston Academy,
the public school at Jasper. In
speaking of their car, Mr.. Ora
ham said guesses were made as
to its weight, the loser to pay for
weighing. K. D. Curtis guessed
HOO, another 1900, and Mr.. Ora
ham 1850. The car weighs 1900,
and Mr., Curtis as being the fur
therest off paid the Weighing fee.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-01-22
Morganvi||e.

| Special 10 Tie Nr7Os.
Sunshiny weather seems to b.
the order of the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Mayberry
called on Mr.. andMrs. ]. A. Her
ron Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Whitner filled his regu
lar appointment Sunday after.
noon at the C. P. Church Of C. S.
Creed McDonough called on
Gertrude White Sunday.
Alb Deaking and Willie Curtis,
who are working at Tatesville,
spent the week end with home
folks.
Miss Icie Ashburn spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Jasper.
Livvie Mayberry called on Eth
ell White Sunday.
Misses May league, Ida May
berry and Ella Ashburn went to
church Sunday afternoon.
Sam Griffith called on Frank
Mayberry Saturday night.
Miss Mae league spent Thurs
day night with her sister, Mrs. c..
G. Andes.
Miss Lille Curtis has gone to
Chattanooga.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mayberry
went to church at Cedar Springs
Sunday.
Miss Gertie Morrison spent
Thursday and Friday with her
sister, Mrs. Datus Heron.
Mrs. L. L, White called on Mrs.
j. A. Heron Monday.
Mae league called on Mrs.
Lacy Condra one day last week.
Ethel White spent Saturday
night with Ella Ashburn.
Sure was glad to see so many
letters in the News last week.
Hope there will be more this
week. Come on, Red Rose, of
Soddy, Tenn.
Puss-in Boots.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-01-22
WhitWeII Mt.

SbrnSI 10 tie NrtV5.
Cloudy weather seems to be
the order of the day.
Jim Cox seems to enjoy ball
playing.
Mrs. Frank Kilgore called on
| Mrs. Susan Cox Thursday.
Miss Hester Cox spent a week
in Sequatchie Cove and seemed
to enjoy herself.
Misses Abbie Higgins and Hes
ter Cox made a flying trip to the
store Saturday.
Miss Abbie Higgins enjoys get
ting letters from her best fellow
at Palmer.
Mrs. Hester Cox made a short
call at the school Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isham Dixon made
a flying trip to the Valley Friday.
Crockett Kilgore visited the
school Friday.
Lille Morrison and Hester Cox
cay they would like to hear from
their soldiers in Columbia, S. G.
Miss Hester Cox says she would
enjoy a trip to Longs Ridge as
she has some beloved friends
there. ...e
Heard a certain girl say Tatum
Kilgore was the sweetest boy on
Whitwell mountain.
Would love to see Misses Jes-
sic and Ada Layne at Pryor
Ridge; also Miss Roena Tate.
Wonder what J. E. Tate is do
ing now.
Miss Jane Kilgore is going to
school.
Come on, all you Pryor Ridge
as we enjoy your
letters.
Wonder why Homer Coldwell
does not visit in the cove any
more.
A large crowd called on Frank |
Kilgore Sunday.
Joe Morrison says he likes to
play ball.
Wonder what has become of |
the Grove family as we never
see any of them. Honeysuckle.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-01-22
SequatChie Cove.

SptciaIto lie NtzO5
Cool weather has been the order OF
the day.
Miss Hester Cox visited her sister
Mrs. Frank Kilgore, Monday.
Miss Mary Sharp and Douglas
Coppinger visited Miss Abbie Hig
gins Sunday, Mary looked happy.
Sorry Mr.. Sharp failed to have his
dance Friday. am sure there were
many disappointed but we hope no
hearts are broken.
Miss Bell Kilgore has a new fell
low.
Miss Elizabeth Deakins says she
likes teaching school fine, but she has
an awful nice walk.
Harry Coppinger looked sad Sun
day. Wonder why?
Arthur Bowler looked cute Sun
day. Guess he was happy.
Nell Coppinger has left off ramb-
ling and settled at home for rest.
Wonder if Miss Jane Coldwell has
left the Cove for good as we have
not seen her in long time.
Mrs. Nancy Dixon made Mrs.
Martha Higgins a neighborly call
Monday.
Mrs. Huly Kilgore spent Monday
with her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Higgins.
If you want to see Miss Hester
Cox smile name Tatom Kilgore.
If you want to see Abbie Higgins
and Hester Cox cry ask them when
they are going to Whitwell again
Come on "Honeysuckle," where
have you been 80 long.
Apple Blossom.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-01-22
MAY RAISE
INSURANCE RATES

South Pittsburg, Jan. 10
The Tennessee Fire Inspection
Bureau has notified the city of
South Pittsburg that unless bet
ter fire protection is furnished
the insurance rates will be raised
% per cent. The present rate
is a per cent, and protection is
furnished the city by the Tonnes
see Water Co., under a franchise.
Under contract a pressure of
80 pounds per square inch was to
be maintained at all times in the
mains, but of late the water. COM
pany has allowed it to go as low
as 30 pounds. A committee
consisting of J. G. Kelly, A. S.
Kelly and w. M. Cameron was
recently named to take up
the matter with the water com.
pany and a better pressure is
promised. S. F. Quackenboss,
manager of the Protective Bu-
reau of Nashville. has recon-
mended the installation of a
100000 gallon tank near the ice
plant. so elevated as to afford
IS pounds static pressure any
where in the mercantile district,
and a 500 gallon electrically
driven centrifugal pump near the
same connected with a deep
well, He further advises the es-
tablishment of a better fire alarm
system. if the city is to retain it's
present low rate.
H. H. Curtis. 1404 Cherry St.,
Herrin. ILL.,, St nds SOC for three
months of the News. for which
he has our thanks.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-01-22

did not tear up the rest of the
machine in surmounting some of
the obstacles. Mr. Co dow, Jr..
is an automobile h.eenanic him
self of six years experience. and
the repairs were made on road.
Mrs. Goodrow and her daughter
wore their gloves into shreds
helping to carry rocks, poles,
brush-anything to fill a mud
hole.
They assisted two cars out Of
mudholes, pulling them out,
their machine having fine power.
At one terrible. place they were
told that the fee, if they got
stuck, was S4 to pull them with q
team one rod, but they made a
dash and went thru it without
stop.
They were on their way to Wis
ir married daughter in Chatta-
nooga, leaving Louisville Jan. 10.
They came via the old Nashville
Chattanooga route over Cumber-
land because the Dixie Highway
route thru Battle Creek is inn
passible.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-01-22
HAD EVENTFUL TRIP
OVER CUMBERLAN

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Goodrow,
of Louisville. KY, who jestingly
said they possess a name only
slightly removed from good
roads, arrived here Tuesday af-
ter most arduous trip over Cum
berland mountain, having per-
formed a feat accomplished by
few motorists. 1t took them
three days to cross the mountain
and they had TO build their road
as they came. Three times they
came to places where it looked i'm
possible to get thru or over, and
had discussed turning back, but
persevered in their undertaking
and went on. When about three
miles from here their gasoline
supply was exhausted. and the
son of Mr.. Goodrow, who WAS
his motorist, walked to this place
to get some, as we'll as provisions
for the party who remained on
the mountain that night camping,
as it was dangerous to attempt
to descend the mountain in the
night. They used double sets of
chains on rear wheels, broke
three sprjnps and for q wonder