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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
STRIKE OIL IN
WELL At TUPELO
Search for Water Yields Pc.
troleum at Depth Of
SOC Feet.

TUFELo, Miss Iaq. ., tspl1
was recently discovered IN Tupelo, 4
deep vel was being bored. near the
city light plant. when the contractor
a. least a black substance resembling
oil This was at depth OF about 800
feet.
4 geoogist vas Immediately sum
moned from tho A. ard NJ college. who
examined the specimen thoroughly and
pronounced i the best oil prospect ever
Oil men are coming here from all
over the United States and making in
vestigstions, and a great deal OF en-
thusissm has naturally developed. As
the boring continues. the production
Of oil increases IN volume until the
output has more than doubled what It
was when first discovered.
& mass meeting OF the citizens Of the
town WAS held AZ few nights ago to
formulate some plan for developing this
oil, and several hundred OF the lead
ing business men Of Tupelo were pres
ent. Specimens Of the oil from this
those who had not investigated 1t. and
a great deal Of enthusiasm was mani.
tested.
4 committee Of nine of the leading
citizA Of Tupalo was appointed to
work out a method Of procedure for
i@laAik tA4NhH9 anu lpF Olis lucy
are to report their decision at an early
date.
Other biologists have come here re-
Gently and gone over the situation and
they report that there is an oil struc.
ture here. and that the sand produced
from this we'll is one OF the finest
grades OF oil sand.
II has long been supposed by great
many people that oil could be obtained
In this locality. IL being on a direct
line from the oil fields Of Pennsylvania
and Kentucky to those III Louisiana.
Companies have recently been formed
for drilling at both Columbus and Oko-
Iona. and the indications are now that
other wells will be sunk here within
the near future.
Some OF the leading men Of the city
are in favor of raising funds locally to
sink these wells. while others are in
clined to want to invite foreign capital.
This is one Of the main questions to
be passed upon by the committee ap-
pointed at the recent meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22

BILL DEFEATED
Mississippi Legislators Bit
terness Against Strikes
Caused Death.

JACKSON, Miss. Jan. %. (Spl.) 1.-The
defeat of the Mitchell anti Bolshevik bill
in the house Wednesday was due to a
rather undiplomatic remark made by
the author during debate, to the effect
that he is opposed to strikes of all
kinds and character. and that he intend
ed to follow UP the -Bolshevik bill
with a much stronger measure, making
conspiracies to strike unlawful,
This statement, coupled with the
question raised by opponents Of the bill
as to whether its provisions could be
applied to strikers, caused many MEM
bers to vote against 1t, and the meas
ure went down in defeat by a narrow
majority, 66 nays, IS yeas.
In reality 1t would be utterly impos-
sible to apply the provisions Of the
Mitchell bill to any ordinary labor con-
troversy, as 1t merely provides penal
punishment for any person who seeks
to overthrow a statutory or constitu-
tonal law by resorting to physical force
or violence. The enemies of the bill,
however, we're quick to seize the ad-
vantage by representing that such a law
might be invoked against union labor
organization, and this, followed by Mr..
Mtchelrs earnest but undiplomatic de-
nunciation of strikers, caused the meas
ure to 60 down in defeat.
1t is stated that bill similar. In its
provisions will be introduced in the
senate tomorrow and should 1t pass that
body the house will have another chance
to vote on the question.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
BANK NAMES OFFICERS.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, Jan. %.
(Spl)--The annual meeting OF the
stockholders Of the Bank of Blue Noun
tain has Just been held and the follow
ing officers were elected for the cur
rent year:
Lee Goodwin, president; J. w. Crump,
vice president; A. A. Graham, cashier;
J. W. Gresham, manager for the branch
bank Of Ashland, The bank paid Is per
cent dividends to the stockholders and
placed $4,000 10 surplus funds.
The board OF directors chosen for the
current year are as follows; J. P.
Byrd W. e. Kidd, A. A, Graham, ]. W.
Cruup. Lee Goodwin, ]. W. Gresham and
J. ". Goodwin.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
ALABAMA COAL MEN
WILL MEET WORKERS

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Jan. 22.--Deny-
ing that there were any grievances to
settle with the miners, the Alabama
Coal Operators association have de-
with similar committee OF miners In
accordance with a request of United
States Attorney General Palmer.
Officials of the United Mine Workers
in this district have charged that Ger
tain coal Operators refused to take
back men who went out on the recent
strike. These complains were filed with
the attorney general.
The operators claim that the men
who were not taken back by the OPP
orators had either left their former
places of employment, or were agita-
tors or trouhemakers and that to take
them back now would mean the dis
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
Wilson FriZeu.

YAZOO CITY, Miss, Jan. 90 (Spl)--
News has been received here OF the
wedding last Thursday at Kilmichael,
Miss. Of Miss Stella Wilson, OF that
place, and nr. Homer Frizell OF
Vaughan. Yazoo county, Miss. Fol-
lowing the wedding, Or. and Mrs. Fri
zell left for New Orleans and n 10 days
stay on the gulf coast, following which
they will return to Vaughan, Miss, to
make their future home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22

Mai. ]. H. Ashcraft.

PApUcAH, KY. Jan. 90. .(spl.)-,Fol..
lowing a prolonged illness the death OF
Mai James Harrison Ashcraft, 80, one
Of Paducah's most prominent citlzehs,
tnok njace Monday at the home Of his
SON Allen Ashcraft. Mai. Ashcratt
VAS n civil war veteran, serving with
the Federal army, and was the las
member of the Shiloh National Park
commission, which, upon his oeatn.
ceases to exist He was actively asso-
ciated with Paducah business life. Sur.
viving him are three sons fuherai
seryicas Will take place here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22

Simplicity in engine construction.
Beautiful in body design. The Tenn
plar, adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
HAIL BREAKS LINES;
GAINESVILLE IN DARK

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan. 23,---lndus-
tries at Clarksville. Tenn. which are
lived today as Il result of a break Ia
the power transmission lines between
Hopkinsville and Clarksville late yes
terday morning following fall OF sleet.
Clarksville was in darkness last night
and the Leaf Chronicle was unable TO
issue a paper yesterday Several plants
have dismissed their workmen until the
break is repaired.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
ARREST MAN CHARGED
WITH FORGING CHECKS

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Jan. %. (SplS-
One Of three men charged with getting
about $1,000 from Pine Bluff banks on
stolen and forged checks about two
months ago, is In jail at Gainesville,
Texas. where he was identified by ].
Melbourne Martin, former teller Of the
purported to be signed by j. A. Brantly.
The arrest at Gainesville followed a
similar operation by the same gang.
The other two escaped
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
TIPPAH C0UNTY'S NEW
SALARIES ARE FIXED

BLUE MOUNTAIN. Miss, Jan. 22.
(Spl. I'm compliance with the new sal
the Tippah board Of supervisors have
made provisions for paying the follow
ing annual salaries to the four county
officers whose income from office in the
mast depended largely on the amount OF
fees they collected:
Sheriff Frank Rogers now. receives
50, $50, and is also allowed salaries for
a number of deputies. Chancery Clerk
G. o. Duncan is receiving S2,250. Cir
cult Clerk James Il. McElwaine is paid
81 $50. and w. NJ Meeks, tax assessor,
is paid $780, The remaining county
officials are receiving the same. salaries
as they were before the new law was
DasSed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
Clark Sanders.

COMO, Miss, Jan %. (Spl)--A quiet
home wedding was solernnized here at
the residence of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs, r. G. Sanders, when Miss
Margarine Elizabeth Sanders and Gayle
Nichols Clark were united in marriage,
Miss Sanders is the daughter of one OF
Como's Oldest and most respected FAM
lilies. her father being miller and
planter, Mr.. Clark Is a substantial
young business man of Sunflower coun-
ty, residing at Sunflower City, Miss.
Rev. r, r, Nehlett, pastor of the Meth
odist church, said the ceremony.
The couple left on the northbound
train for Memphis and points North
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
Mrs. Myatt Johnson.

HICKMAN. Ky, Jan. %. (Spl.)-Mrs.
Mratt johnson, of Fulton, up until a
short time ago a resident Of this city,
died at her home last night. after q
six weeks illness. She was born and
cared at Cayce, 10 miles east OF here,
and was well known to many Hickman
people. She is survived by her hus-
band, Wyatt Johnson, and one little
daughter five years old.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22

Wlf JaSOp AJuNg ElSiNSit "lIH'
wish that you could hear him tell
OF his many experiences with oint.
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received from him:
MIR. f. r. Page, Marshall, Mich,
Dear Sir. ! want you to know what
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had suffered with piles for many years
and used suppositories and all kinds
Of treatments, hut never got relief un-
Cd ! tried yours Am now completely
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and the oldest active blacksmith IN
Michigan, ] feel years younger since
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this way You can use my letter any
way you wish ard | hone II will lead
others to try this wonderful remedy.
Yours truly,
]. l.. LYON.
There are thousands Of afflicted peo-
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hat send today for a Free Trial OF my
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No matter whether your case Is OF
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whether II Is occasional or permanent
you should send for this free trial
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This liberal offer of free treatment
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
Harry Judge.

HICKMAN. Ky, Jan. %. .tSpl THE
funeral of Harry Judge, formerly OF
Hickman, who died Monday night at
his home in New Madrid, Mo. took
place Thursday, with interment az New
Madrid. He was born and reared here
and well known TO many Hickman peo-
Pie. He was prominent business man
OF New Madrid.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
W EGEslh
Watson. Hurt.

PADUCAH, KY, Jan. 90. pl,)--The
of Miss Edna Watson to Mr..
Blaine Hurt was solemnized Monday at
the home of the brides sister, Mrs.
are we'll known in the county. Mr..
Hurt is a prominent young farmer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
Cured
His Piles
Now IS Years Old, But Works at
Trade of Blacksmith and Feels
Younger Since Piles
Are Gone,

The oldest active blacksmith in Mich
igan is still pounding his anvil In the
town Of Homer~-thanks TO my internal
method for treating piles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
Remington Typewriter

Concerning reports that directors
of the Remington Typewriter Company
had definitely decided to postpone ac-
ton on the common dividend. the fol-
lowing statement from +. N. Kondolf,
president, was printed yesterday:
The report is absolutely without
foundation. There was no meeting Of
the board on Monday or any other day
this week, and there is no resolution
on the corporations minute book to
the effect that no dividend will be paid
on the common stock for two years,
or any period. The question of divi-
dend of the common has been discussed
at several meetings of the board Of
directors, and at the last meeting of
the board, which was held September
ii. it was discussed, but no action was
taken" Remington stock turned weak
again Yesterday, and on the sale of a
block Of 400 shares broke 67s points
to 5O1s. The information published in
this column yesterday concerning the
company's dividend policy came from
what The Tribune considers a trust
worthy source.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
France BUYS Balkan Tobacco

A sharp break in raw tobacco prices
IN recent days has supplied one Of the
interesting developments in tho COM
modify markets. Around current levels
leaf tobacco is selling at about half
the price Of year ago. The leading
interest in the tobacco industry yes
terday attributed the fall in raw to-
bacco prices to the fact that the
French government. which usually
covers its requirements in the Ameri-
can market. has found it too costly to
buy here this year owing to the ad-
verse exchange position This,
coup ed with the fact that the crop in
the balkans is large this year, has
caused France to buy in that market
and on an advantageous basis. To-
bacco shares were strong features of
the stock market yesterday, traders in
buying them proceeding on the theory
apparently that lower prices for raw
tobacco will react favorably upon earn
nGs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
I'm Wall Street
Bethlehem Steel Financing

Although the fact that the Beth
lehem Steel Corporation has completed
arrangements for the issuance of $780,
100000 marine equipment bonds was
known on the floor of the Stock Ex-
change early yesterday. official in
formation concerning the issue was
withheld by the bankers interested in
the financing, who said that the details
would not be made public by the lead
ing member Of the syndicate until late
to-day. However, the information that
the company had been forced to go
into the open market for funds fur
nished ammunition for the bear crowd
to work with. and they succeeded in
driving the price of the "B" shares
down to 1914 at the close, where a net
loss of three points was recorded.
Pressure was also directed against the
other steel stocks, with the result that
Steel common was down about a point.
Further evidence that downward price
revisions by the leading independents
are imminent was furnished by the
leading trade journals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
Savings Banks and Acceptances

There is q great deal Of interest in
banking circles over the proposal to
prohibit New York savings institutions
from investing in bankers acceptances
SO that these banks would have more
FUNDS to invest in reaY estate loans. A
hearing in the matter was held at Al
bany yesterday. The Bulletin OF the
American Acceptance Council in its
latest issue, out to-day, holds that even
if the savings banks should be pro-
hlbltcd from continuing investments III
bankers acceptances no additions.
funds would be available for employ
ment in real estate loans or other
longterm obligations. 1t says: "The
savings banks reporting to the Nov
York banking Department at the open
ing Of the fiscal year showed that they
had tied un $1,22T ,117578 ir real eS-
tate investments and $l,121, 013,314 in
stocks and bonds The total invest
ments Of the savings banks in bankers
acceptances and bills of exchange were
only S34997 .l6G, an amount not in the
least excessive. judged by tho stand
ards of normal years. If this sum
should be withdrawn from the accept
ancc market it would Immediately be
placed with the deposltary banks and
credited to the account of the savings
banks which deposited them. This
means that none Of the fund used to
purchase bankers acceptanccs would
10 placed IN permanent or long-tcrm
securities. 1t could not be put into
mortgages. for the SAVINGS banks have
already heavy commitments in that
quarter. and could not be left hirh and
dry without the liquid assets needed to
meet possible emergency.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
Foreign Selling Not Feared

Brokers with international connec-
tions believe that there is no further
danger Of American stocks and bonds,
returned to their owners by the Brit
ish government, being thrown upon
this market AS a matter OF fact, it is
held in these quarters that the net
movement of American securities over
long period from no won will be
toward London, though it is recognized
that this cannot very we'll reach large
proportions until there has bee ma re
turn TO more normal conditions in for
eiSn exchange. One of the first i'm.
portant steps will be the temperance
of London in this market as an aroi
trageur, development which is be-
lcvcd to be delayed chiefly BY techni.
cal political considerations in Europe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
Southern Railway

The recent action of the lower priced
railroad shares with the attendant
rumors OF pending consultations with
the stronger roads is pretty good evil
dcncc that pools have been formed in
a number of these issues. Among
these. it was said yesterday, is South
crn Railway, in which brokers say the
buying is by the same interests that
were active in the stock in the early
summer 1t is argued in these quar-
tiers that the road Will quickly make
up the increase in expenses to which
it was subjected by the advance in
wages to railroad employees by reason
Of its refusal of the Federal income
guaranty for the six months from
March / to September /. At 81 yes
terday the stock touched new for
the year, the previous top being 307s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
Releasing Credit

Bankers cOnversant with money con-
ditions the country over attribute in
large measure the apparent improve
ment in the general credit situation to
the clearing up of the transportation
congestion. Millions of dollars Of
banking credit has been released by
the moving of side-tracked freight cars
loaded with goods just at time when
the strain of the crop-moving season
was reaching climax. This has made
it much easier for the banks to take
care Of the abnormal credit demands.
Besides this the commercial demand
for funds is not SO heavy as is usually
the case at this time Of the year for
the reason that business is not mov-
ing at the pace of few months ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
Report of Crude Oil Cut

The contest for supremacy between
the bears and the bulls on Mexican
Petroleum was continued with vigor,
and the tide of battle first swung one
way and then another. The bears
seemed to have the better of it at the
and of the stock market session, as the
stock showed net loss of 22A points.
They were aided in their operations by
reports Of an impending drop in the
price of crude oil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
Paris Market Quiet

PARIS. Sept. %. Prices were quiet
on the Bourse to day. Three per. cent
rcntea, 81 francs Is confines; exchange
on London, 81 francs ss ccntimcs; s
per cent loan, rs francs b2 Confines
NJ dollar was quoted at ii francs
J5 n confines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
Dividends

Warning Hat Manufacturing Corp.-An
.nltLhl Dividend has been declared on lho
lr";rrrrd stock. payahl" October i TO
st"cNho!d"rs "l record September r.
Island Creek Coal (omponv-,, o>..
dF!"'nd of s. a share has been ,,ecInrei
- ""d!!i9n to tn" regular quarterly div!.
t ~" % on common and $3.50 on pre-
crs Of record September - N''o'N
AZ ono Fuel supply Company-An extra
,'''I"'hl OF prr cent in Liberty hnrt.
has been declared in addition tn :bo " a ,
u'ar quarterly dividend OF 21a per cont
o.th fi;ab!" October IL to stuckhollrrs
ot record September 80 =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
The Dollar i'm Foreign EXCHANGE

Exchange on London recovered yes
terday after early weakness and closed
substantially above the rate Of the pre-
The market in Scandinavian cv-
change was unsettled and rates here
Quoted in dollars to the pound)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
Money and Credit

Can money ruled relatively easy
Yesterday at per cent, although gov
eminent withdrawals from the hanks
to-day Will reach a total of approyi-
mately $l2,o00,0oo. Time money was
, unchanged. was
Yester- Year
a., day ago.
on mixed collateral. ~.
On industrial collateral 51=
lime money (mixed colateraD:
S,.N'y days ....... SASH ba4ds
1 E,nety days .8@s1A 5a4@s
Iour months .8M9la 5a.Ns
Four TO six months. .sMSla 5aMs
Bank Clearings - Bank clcarinqs at
s Sew s oork yesterday were: Exchanges,
Silver - London, cod; New York
domestic bar. 99'sc; foreign, &c;
Mexican dollars, II &c.
sub-Treasury - United States fnnd
reserve credit balances. S69,894,o07,
:; Canadian EXchange-New York funds
IN sn nm montreal tr, s1o9.38 premium pr
$3.50 discount per $1,000. VI A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
Japan's Exports Exceed Imports

WASHINGTON, Sept. 90. Japanese
exports during July exceeded imports
by $3,O00,000, u consular report received
here to-day said. The island empire
during July sent abroad goods valued
at S157,0oo,000 despite the industrial
situation experienced during the sum
mcr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
Stocks En- Dividend

l'a''. Company. Pew CON,
SOFT Miss Manners Mfg Co. If ;.
H'p' g AtI SNat Blk. OF ~ Y l., e -. -
: pt. 'hAs" y. II and chase SIC.
corp. II. 7. &C" rct4st
sept - "inruttns TabulE Rye 60
H'i't. ITEM Cigar 60. Trulp Deb Of =:
S"it. Great Northern Ry co. pf -
- I'' 90 nt"rnatIonLl Harvester co., s.
Nrpt. - Joliet 4 Chicago L. r. co ;,
sept i N g. TT. =. X Nom. r. C.
80 IF AUTHENTICATED.
sept. - knyser, Julius & CO..
S"'' @N--N",dln% Co. "a If....... H.
."l'' :" aboard Nati"unl lunk...
sept e Tide Water OH to.....
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23
London Money Market

LONDON. Sept. 90. Bar silver. God
per ounce; bar gold, Ills Cd; money,
~ per cent. Discount rates: Short
bills. Gll-l6 per cent; three month
bulls. q ll-1t per cent. Gold premium
at Lisbon, lao.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-25
DISCUSSES
HARDENING OF ARTERIES
Asserts That Disease Shows Ten
dcncy to Attack individual
Systems.
nl pi,IcE nELDaN. NJ. ID.

Hardening % the blood vessels Is;
not usually II general process. involv-
Ing all the arteries to the same ex-
tent. II displays Al tendency to at
tack individual systems: the kidney
vessels. or those of the heart Cfor
the heart itself mas iSS own arteries)
or those of the liver or brain, Great :
ing morbid states. whose manifesto
tons vary according to the region In
volvcd
Therefore the initial symptoms are
such as one would expect to result
from disturbances OF this or that
local circulation due TO the changes
in the walls OF the vessels.
the blood pressure is usually
heightened in artprioSclerOSiS pspc-
cially when the arterial degcncrat ion
bears most heavily on the tissues OF
the Kidneys and is associated with
HriEht's disease.
constitutionally. there is II slaclsen-
ing. of the intellectual powers. with
!nBbility to concentrate the attention.
and diminished capacity for work
The subject of this condition Is rapid
~ fatiEucd and if effort he main
talncd in spite OF this, headache and
exhaustion follow. Under stress OF
excitement there is apt to 10 tenn
porary loss OF memory or disturb
anccs OF speech.
This state is associated with - pc
culiar ScnsitiNcnrSS to the effects oi
alcohol and tobacco. which. even in
moderation. are apt 10 cause distress
ing sensations that worry the patient