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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
324 WAR CONTRACTORS
WILL BE PROSECUTED
Government Begins Move to
Clean Up Controversies In
volvinp Millions.

washington, Sept. ga. P.)-Prose.
cution OF 324 contractors, the beginninp
of move by the government to clean
up its war contract controversies has
been ordered by the department of jus
tice. The proceedings will include both
criminal and civil action and Involve
millions OF dollars" department off,
Practically all OF the cases embraced
by the prosecution order we're turned
over by the war department. but there
were indications similar cases would
be received from other government de-
partments. The shipping board is un-
derstood to be planning TO request
criminal prosecution IN half a dozen
cases In addition to those already In
the hands OF the attorney general.
The contracts on which action Will be
pressed were said to involve amounts
ranging from a few thousand to a few
millions each" They include agree
ments for the furnishing OF supplies OF
nearly every commodity which the
government purchased for war purposes,
as well as construction OF camps, can
comments and warehouses and other
facilities for training the army.
Preparatory to instituting legal pro-
ceedings In most cases, the govern
ment has started a re-checking OF such
data and figures as II has, planning
later to pursue the investigation into
whose contracts are questioned. This
work will require several months. and
the possibility of early settlement OF
most OF the suits appears remote.
Officials expressed the belief that,
although the war department had failed
to reach an agreement, many of the
controversies would be settled out OF
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03

TO enact i law imposing n tax OF 10
cents per Dale on the cotton crop OF no
state for the benefit OF the farmers,
was adopted by the Alabam division,
towards a sum OF $50. 200 for the use OF
Its work.
Spirited attacks were launched at the
federal reserve bank and the depart
ment OF justice by w. C. Corker. an
Alabama merchant. who declared they
were discriminating against the cotton
raiser In the interests OF organized
labor. Labor demands shorter hours,
more pay and cheaper food" he said,
and the departments at Washington
seem determined TO see that labor gets
u researches OF what happens to the
Mr.. Cocker declared the federal re-
It's province In attempting TO debate
the price OF cotton, while the price Of
other commodities stay up.
the second outburst OF the day came
az the ,. close Of the afternoon. session
lana, bitterly attacked the speculative
element In the cotton market and fired
shot at the cottonseed oil men. 1.-THE
price OF cottonseed Is less than half
what u was year ago" he said. The
put the thing for you to remember is
that the oil crowd has made up it's mind
TO steal your cottonseed."
Judge Pugh was preceded on the pro-
gram by former Governor Richard L.
Manning Of South Carolina, who de-
livered an impassioned appeal for ad-
herence to the cotton holding plan OF
the national association. Support OF
tnht body was urged in vigorous terms.
the speaker declaring that "the pros,
perity Of the south, the future OF our
children and our whole civilization is
tied up. with the question OF getting
justice In the cotton markets.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
FOUND CARDUI
GREAT BENEFIT
South Carolina Lady Suffered
Until She Couldn't Stay Up
or Go Anywhere. Tells How
Cardui Helped Her
~ Get Well.

Batesburg, 8, C.-In telling how she
found relief from troubles that had
caused her much suffering. Mrs. e. L.
oswald, OF this place, says: Each
month would begin to suffer with my
back and head. My limbs would ache
and would chill. wouldn't be able
to stay up, no matter what l wanted to
do, or where wanted to go. My
people tried giving me different medi-
clnes and teas and tonlcs, yet didn't
get any better.
"Some one told me OF Cardui, ana /
began to take It, l noticed It helped
me. kept It up. After few months
I didn't have any trouble. For about
six months I used It, before
II found I was all right, and from
that day to this have never had any
trouble at this time. have taken It
since n bottle or two In the winter,
especially when have been exposed,
and would take a cold, for l consider It
the best thing a woman can take TO
tone up the system, keep off nervous
ness, and increase the appetite. I
certainly know It has been OF great
benefit TO me-"
II you are weak, nervous, or suffer
from womanly troubles such as Mrs.
oswald mentions, take Cardui. the
Woman's Tonic.
All good druggists sell Cardul.-(Adv)
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03

court. The war department abolished
It's fraud and graft investigating sec.
lions some months ago and It's facilities
for making necessary inquiries In most
OF the cases were limited.
With respect TO score or more con-
tract settlements In dispute there was
the belief that ''honest mistakes had
been made by the contractor or sub
contractor. and that an investigation OF
records would produce grounds on
which adjustment OF the matters could
be easily made. II was said In other
cases, however. "plain fraud and con-
spiracy" had been proved so clearly
that no other course was open TO the
government except direct action looking
to indictment OF the law violators.
Robert 7. Scott. assistant 10 the
attorney general said II would be the
policy of the government not to deal
lenently with the fraud cases. He ex-
planned however, that contractors
against whom civil proceedings only
would be Instituted would be given
every opportunity to stralghten out con-
troversies before the matter was thrown
into litigation. The contracts repre-
sent practically every section OF the
country and court action will be sought
in local Jurisdictions
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
PUT BLAME ON MARIEL

New York, Sept. 3,-Official govern.
ment opinion in Mexico on the doati
OF former President Carranza places
the blame upon Gen. Mariel as the mar
personally responsible, according to q
statement given out here yesterday BY
Or. Alvaro Tore Diaz Mexican min
lister TO Brazil, who Is stopping here
en- route to Rio de Janeiro to- assume
his new duties. DR.. Diaz was con-
fidential agent OF the new Mexican gov
eminent In Washington for three
months last spring.
Several days before the death OF
Carranza, Gen. Mariel surrendered with
all his forces TO the forces OF Gen.
Pablo Gonzales DR.. Diaz said. "Then
dolfo Herrera, but not wishing to carry
them out himself, Herrero in turn
passed the orders on to Col MARQUEE,
who led the attack which resulted In
the assassination OF President Car
rama"
Declaring his statement the hrstpub-
lie one regarding official opinion In the
matter, DIR. Diaz said full justice" will
be melted out to Mariel, now impris-
oned by criminal processes taken UP by
the state OF Puebla.
Discussing the political situation in
Mexico. DR.. Daz said the new govern
ment had the entire confidence and
support OF all the people. Including
thousands OF former rebels. He pre-
dicted Gen. Obregon would receive 30
per cent. OF the votes In the balloting
for president next Sunday, in which HIS
opponent Is Alfredo Robes Domin-
Ruez.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
BIG lair TROOPSHIPS'
ARE DECIDED SUCCESS
Tests Made Near London, but
Policy of Strict Secrecy
Is Observed.

London. Sept 3.-The British govern
ments experiments with "air troop
ships at an airdrome near London
have proved a success. II was learned
today. They were conducted with great
secrecy under the direction OF Secre-
tary OF War Winston Churchill. The
"air troopships" are airplanes OF I'M
precedented size, built by the Vickers
Limited, the company which constructed
the Vlckers Vimy, the alrplane In which
the late Capt. Sir John Alcock and Sir
John Written Brown crossed the At
| lantlc ocean.
The air ministry refused TO permit
any indication to be made OF the de-
| scription OF the super airplane with
| which the experiments were made. or
the number OF men 1t carried, Accord !
ing to reports the air ministry planned
airplanes big enough to carry light ar
tilery as we'll as troops.
In the past the most difficult feature
which confronted the practicability OF
tho super airplane was the problem OF
getting II into the air, the weight OF
the machine being so great as to neces-
state an extraordinarily long run on
the ground before II gained sufficient
flying speed to carry IL from the
ground. A giant plane recently ran for
half a mile on an airdrome near London
and then crashed into fence, as 1t
did not have sufficient speed to clear
the obstruction. The pilot, Capt. Dunn,
was killed.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
WAYCR0SS COMMITTEE
SAYS WOMEN MAY VOTE

Waycross, Ca, Sept. 3.-The Ware
| county democratic executive committee
at meeting here Wednesday. passed
ruling whereby the women of Way
cross and Ware county will be able to
ovte I'm the forthcoming election. Ware
county has the honor Of being the first
county In the state to give the women
tho vote
According to the rule passed by the
committee, every woman in the county
who is Il years of age and who has
paid all taxes due will be allowed to
vote Sept. g. II will not be necessary
for them to register.
=. The Waycross Journal Herald enjoys
the distinction OF having predicted this
action many years ago, This prediction
was made editortally over eighteen years
ago The Savannah Press some time
ago gave the Waycross paper the honor
or being the first Georgia newspaper
to favor woman suffrage.
10 Is not known how many Of the
WHycross women will take advantage
or the rule. but II Is certain that the
women will be taking an active part in
the countrys politics within a few
months.
Il don't know whether many Of our
women Will vote or not, but am GER
tainiy going to take my wife and daugh-
Ter to the polls to help defeat Hard
wick and Watson" said a prominent
citizen here.
Col. David NJ. Parker, of waycross.
and Col. A. s. Perry. Of Cuthbert will
speak here Saturday night in support
OF Senator Hoke Smith for reelection.
hoth gentlemen are well known
throughout this section. as wen "a the
state AT large. and a large audience IS
predicted. II Is expected that a num-
Der OF ladies' will be in the audience.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
URGE ALABAMA TO TAX
COTTON TO AID FARMERS

Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 3,--Address-
Ing the sessions of the American Cot
ton association yesterday. DR.. John A..
Todd, English economist declared the
law OF supply and demand must ulti-
mately govern the price of cotton. but
at present this law Ia imperative be-
cause Of abnormal conditions in Eu-
rope" he said.
European countries are unable to buy
what they need at the prevailing rates
of exchange the speaker declared. and
tho situation Is further depressed by
the shortage of coal, Industrial troubles
and general instability OF governments.
He strongly advised developing tho
better grades or cotton, which India
keting II better in the future, as some
Of the remedies to bring about better
prices
During the sessions a resolution that
the Alabama legislature he requested
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
SEMlELNALS TODAY

SemI -iinals In both Singles and
doubles were the offering in the Look
out mountain tennis tourney Friday aft :
ernoon. The program follows:
2:30 P.M,-Pattcn VS.. Carothers;
Johnson VS., Query.
P,M.-,Iones and Goodwin VS.. John
son and Woodworth; Carothers and
Norvell VS.. Patten and Chamberlain,
Yesterday's results follow:
Chamberlain defeated Annis, So, 6-l,
Patten defeated Goodwin, 6-s, 6-i.
johnson defeated Norveyy, 40. 6-s,
johnson and Woodwork defeated
Whitaker and Finlay, 7-5. 7-5.
Jones and Goodwin defeated Annis
and Lupton, 6-S, TO.
Carothcrs and Norven defeated Dun
lap and Clark, 60, o..
Chamberlain and Patten defeated
Porter and Donovan. 81. 60
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
JUST MODERATE INCREASE

-, washington, Sept. 3.--The award of
the navy wage board makes only mod :
crate wage increases, Secretary of the
deals more with the eouaIIzine NJ
wages than with the granting OF large
increases to any one class OF workers
the secretary said. %
:, While the Increases will necessitate
sne reuuctIon OF the navy yard forces,
Secretary Daniels said he hoped r. boIi
this reduction to n minimum. The sec
rotary Is expected to make a decision
on the award within n day or two.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
MINERS GRADUALLY
LEAVE THEIR JOBS

Birmingham. Ala. Sept 3.-Reports
at the headquarters OF Alabama dis
trict No. 20, United Mine Workers, to-
day indicated that members of the
union have begun to quit their Jobs
following the general strike order is
sued Wednesday by John L. Lewis, ma
tional president.
this state had been on strike for more
than three months, when the general
order was issued. Additions to their
ranks today will total several hundred.
according to J. L. Clemo, secretary of
the union.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
WANT HISTORY OF CITY

Arrangements have been made by Y.
w. Bishop, chairman ~ the educational
committee OF the chamber Of commerce,
10 nave a conference In the near fu-
lure with Prof McMurrAy, OF Wander
nut university concerning the compila-
non OF a textbook Tor the Chattanooga
schools giving complete history Of tho
GUY including its resources historical
facts and other pointS As prof Me
Murray Is professional textbook
writcr nothing viii he done Nv the com
mtttcc uulil after MIR Rjshon has con-
tN"fc1 with thc Npp'erhnt professor
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
"0PEN SHOP" AT MOBILE
Seven shlpbulldlnu Plants Aoree or
Nav PoloN

New Policy.
Mobile, Ala, Sept. 9,--neclarlng that
" was not their intention TO fight union
labor, but 60 stop union domination
OF our shops" seven OF the largest
shiphuilding and ship repair plants OF
Mobile have Announced an "open shop''
policy The firms signing the agree :
ment Just made public include the
Alabama Drydock and Shiphuilding
company and the Home Industry Iron
works, two Of tlre largest shin repair
plants on the gulf. The company ON
Gals, In tho public notice inaugurating
an open shop policy. announce that all
union men In their employ desiring 10
remain will be kept at work. The
change to an open shop follows the re-
cont strike here when machiuiSts and
animated trades went on strike for
conditions
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
DESCHANEL RECEIVERS
French Presidents Health Is
Normal Again

Paris, Sept, 3.--President Descha
ners diplomatic receptions, occurrins
Today at Rambouillet, his country
ton from the press, this being the first
time such ceremonies have been held
since the accident which befelI the
president on his railway Journey last
May. The fact that the receptions
were arranged for Is taken as a sign
OF the presidents wish to show that
his health has again become normal.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03

0S5, while exports amounted TO s1.16s,-
S SfaffS Imported totaisG ,sss. ;ss'Sas and
exports S176. 125.116.
Exports OF manufactures for the
seven months amounted TO s2,450,91
500. compared with Si.009, 59b. 7S5, and
| Imports aggregated $1,032, 712, 698,
against $51S.365.360. Exports OF man
ufactures In July totaled $342, S20, POI
and imports S159.010,sS0.
Crude materials for use in manufac-
turing imported during July amounted
| TO $l3b,734,719 and exports to $780,
! $9S0,615
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
GERARD ACCEPTS POST
OF FINANCIAL CHAIRMAN

New York. Sept 3.-James w. Ge-
rard, former ambassador to Germany.
has accepted the post as chairman Of
the finance committee OF the democratic
national committee, 1t was announced
here today by Senator Harrison, in
charge of democratic headquarters dur
Ing the absence of Chairman White.
As head OF the finance committee. II
was announced, Mr.. Gerard will have
general supervision OF the collection of
democratic campaign funds.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
LABOR UNREST TAKES
REVOLUTIONARY TREND

Paris. Sept. 3.-Labor unrest In Italy
e taking revolutionary trend, accord
Ing to a Rome dispatch to. the newspa-
per Liberte today. II said that "re-
voting laborers had occupied the ar
senal at Venice without opposition.
Workmen also occupied government
property and factories in Florence, Tu-
rim and other italian cities.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
CONCILIATORS TO GO
TO ANTHRACITE FIELD

Washington, Sept. Son orders of
Secretary OF Labor Wilson, the division
of Cancellation, labor department, to-
day called to Washington three con-
ciliation commissioners to be prepared
to act In the anthracite coal strike now
In progress.
Secretary Wilson himself is now in
the Clarified district of Pennsylvania
studying the strike conditions
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
CONDITION CRITICAL

New York, Sept. 3,--Robert Harron.
moving picture actor OF Los Angeles.
Cal, who accidentally shot himself, was
IN critical condition today Mt Belle
vue hospital from loss OF blood. but
physicians said there was chance he
would recover.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
GIVEN THIRTY DAYS TO
WIN DAUGHTERS LOVE

New York, Sept. S.-Mrs. Mary In
mordino, OF Brooklyn, was given tn,Ikyi
days by Supreme Court Justice squie[s
to win the love OF her lb-year-oiu
daughter, who has been living with ~
aunt and uncle for ten years. the cnno
refused to go TO her mothers home Pc
cause. she said. her mother never spoke
to her.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
FRANKIE MASON WEEDS

Fort Wayne, Ind, Sept. S,-Frank r.
Mccain, known as FRANKIE Mason :"
tlyweight pugilstic champion OF Amer
lea, was married hero today to Miss
Louise IL. Fritz, formerly society odi-
tor OF the South Bend Und) News
Times. The groom gave his age as 30
and the bride as 10
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
BATE BOND Is ELECTED
MEMBER ELECTION BOARD

Nashville, Sept. 3.--(SpeciaI. )-Bate
Bond, OF Brownsville. was elected by
the legislature member of the state
election board from West Tennessee to
succeed Capt ]. M. Braciin, deceased.
He defeated Dover Barrett, of Mem
phls.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-03
FOODSTUFFS IMPORTED
SHOW BIG INCREASE

Washington, Sept 3.-Foodstuffs
imported into the United States during
the seven months ended with July In
creased by more than $1,000, 100000 over
the corresponding period in 1919. while
exports decreased $b0O000,000, accord
ing to department Of commerce reports
for July.
During the seven months period, I'M
ports of foodstuffs totaled $2.157, $50, :
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-09
GREETING A GREAT SOLDIER.

TOMORROW Oklahoma City viii welcoming General
Pershng lh, privilege appreciated We know him a
kpow HIM great soldier who dix difficult task well history
those t entrusted with the
ton fighting forces, give Others Either they unequal
the task beneath the strain Of tremendous responsibilities The
civil succeed where Hooker and Mcclellan aled
world as followed French
Jofie idol Of France yielded ione Foch
other General rermg outstanding
option, and that alone IS proof OF his great worth
And what difficulties he Training soldiers
match for the kaiscrt laced
problem the confidence Of the allied high command who
the American troops Added
task OF establishing the complicated Of without which army
wssid been helpless, All these and the other problems
modern he handled well deliver the
long believed possible Under
the glory and became vital the
civilization and freedom Of the world
Ne honor great for such He has applause
his fellow Americans He deserve, wdying for his
nation and humanity There here who served with him
And the greater number who remained home served with him
hearts with the and efforts the the
helped win Because okla
City knew the genera, when Ne served subaen here
honoed day lie
world Make h, greeting which
deep regard and appreciation The by his coming
itself and him make hi, welcome cordial memorable
With the fanfare Of and crash OF artillery ,alte
cheering Thousands parade
m his and Standing But his should
holiday II should thorough
snd ttau Tor Pehng
type patriot and American In the example Of his record and his
something raise a-men , above ,elsh and n ideal,
Of for the good.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-09
Fifteen Years Ago.

Washington. Il. C.-ln answer io
an inquiry on the ,uhl,t, sccrolar,
Hay ha, formally assured the llatru
minister here ,ha, the l. s. govern
ncnt ha, no intention oi acquiring
by annexation " otherwise, Haiti ~
san Domingo.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-09
OKLAHOMA CITY TINES
Old Stories in Ne,c Type
From The Times Files.
Twenty Year. Ago.

sF''fV s'"'s wv
London British troops under Gen
eral Bullcf have secured iootlng on
the plateau north Of Iugela, after
Two hard days fighting They are try.
INK to force their Nay 10 the fcllci OF
Ladysml,h.
AZ 3 O'Clock "Wednesday evening, II
vas 50 warm iced druk, we're N de.
mand here. bot before . O'Clock a
torn OF ,leet aud snow broke the
Windows and pm, out the lights OF 'he
lcddlng coriec,ioncf.
.-a=-
The oatllemen', ball 10 be held at
ri Reno next Wednesday night. az.
curding TO all rcpoft, will bc the
greatest event IN the last twenty
. ycaH. Nothing remains 10 be done
toward the cuuI cH,lon now but to
decorate the business houses, which
Will hc done il queens "A IT, 4.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-09

the Lee lIuckln, ho,cl. when host,
were Ncssrs. and Mines John T.
lohu'. Barron Hou,el, u " Hogan
and Warren Jennings
The bicRco, thing w lie IS mar.
rage" advises Rev. Z H. kmcker.
booker, pastor OF 81 lukes IN a SET
mon scorchlng bachelors.
senator Rcdlie laugh, At the idea
,' vote, for women. he haih from
Ma ani IS sn ardent ant woman
ulilagiN The majority of good
women would stay away from The
polls. liz tuuks
lr the province of Bengal India.
40 animal, d.cd oi con,agiou, dis.
eases during the year l9l7.ls as
llpiu., S4lA m the pfcvi0u, yea.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-09

For the politicians there usually abuse ppau,e Jus,
tsadeny abuse and clarion calls issued for the and
them power But politicians after s who
their about the machinery Thus shall
have politicians and the Important the right
in that line of endeavor They necessity Of representative govern
and political calls for the improvement OF their rank,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1920-02-09

Since been decided call special session OF the legislature
scsa re ad early date Some Of the legislators farmers who
would like have the before activities the farm he
81, Other, will Of the before N. primary
into u stride And object the ratification the ug. amend
hasten similar approval in other by prompt action