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The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1920-02-27
VOLUME XXX1I
RAILWAY UNIONS
AGAINST R. R. BILL
Railway Men 100000 Strong
Ask President Wilson to
Veto Bill-Farmers Join in
Protest Against Measure.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Railroad la
Dor decided tonight to ask President
Wilson to veto the railroad reorgani-
cation bill.
In memorial to be submitted prob
ably late tomorrow, the representa-
tives of the 100000 union workers
will request the President to withhold
his signature from the measure until
they can present brief of their rea-
sons why it should not have executive
approval. Announcement of the un-
ion decision was made by B. M. Jew
ell, acting president of the Railway
Employees Department, American
Federation Of Labor, who, with E. j,
Manton, president of the Order OF
Railway Te.egraphers, and Timothy
Shea, acting president of the Brother
hod of Locomotive Fireman and En-
ginemen will draft the communica-
ton.
Not Detained by Plans
knowledge of the Presidents in
tention to have Attorney General
Palmer pass on the validity of the re-
organization measure did not deter
union leaders form their determined
course of action. Their claims of
inequality against the legislation
were explained to be aside from any
question of the validity of the bill
and they, therefore purposed to carry
the resolution through to the finish,
The next step in the union pro-
gram, which will not be developed de-
finitel unless the bill is approved, is
to test the methods of bringing this
about were suggested but al will be
held in allegiance pending the Presi-
dents action,
Financial Section Unfair
Labor provisions of the bill, admit
tedly will be the most bitterly assail-
ed by the unions, but the plan also
contemplates attacks of the financial
sections, which labor ho,ds to"be un-
fair to the taxpayers and burden on
the government"
The dividend provision of the law
also will come in for condemnation,
II was indicated,
There remains for consideration
however the question as to whether
the unions will join in the selection of
a commission Of experts to begin the
gathering of data on wages and work
Ing conditions. This question re-
opens the whole category of objec-
tions to the bill and, it is asserted,
could be constructed as meaning the
unions would accept that portion Of
the legislation. The unions attitude
on the tri-parte wage handling ma:
chinery was declared to be one of
unaltenable opposition. They pre-.
fer to deal directly with the railroad
corporations rather than have the
public as third party engaged in the
controversy, it was explained.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1920-02-27
FARMERS WANT BILL VETOED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Presi-
dent Wilson was asked today by
George P. Hampton, managing direct
or of the Farmers National Council,
on behalf CT farm organizations af-
flliated with the council, to veto the
railroad bill on the grounds Of pub
lie policy"
MIR. Hampton's request was by let
ter. He asked that the president per
sonally or through Secretary Tumul-
ty receive a delegation next Thursday
and that he defer action on the bill
until the farmers representatives
have a chance to express more fully
their reasons for opposing it.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1920-02-27
CHINESE KIDS MUST
co TO NEGRO SCHOOLS s

Attorney General Frank Robertson
Yesterday ru'ed that Chinese c'ii-
dren in Mississippi cannot attend
schools with white children He inter-
preted the constitutions reference to
"colored races to include all excepting
the Caucasian race. and that if Chi-
nese children attend school in Miss y
sippi they must go to school with
members of the negro race.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1920-02-27
FIXING THE STATUS
OF AMERICAN WoN n

Washington. Feb. rs
ratification of the suffrage aa
ment no American woman N1u.a
her citizenship by marrying
and no alien woman woul
American citizenship by ma
American, undr a bill introduce
day by Representative Rogers OF
sachpsetts.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1920-02-27
NEW OIL MAN HERE

Mr.. NJ. L. Gill, Of Monroe, La, IS
here in the interest of some new oil
company, and is now touring the
county in an effort to secure leases
for his company. This is the third
company that are now operating IN
this county.--Oxford Eagle.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1920-02-27

ly caught the spirit of the age and
act and vote accordingly.
As time and opportunity permits
and by the kindness of the Editor |
shall in scattering way give the read
ers of the Herald few of the tran
sactions down here.
Respectfully,
G. E. DENLEY.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1920-02-27
DEATH OF MISS COMA HARRISON

Miss Coma Harrison, daughter of
Mrs. C. C. White, died February 25
at the family home in Memphis.
The remains were brought to Wat
er Valley and the funeral held today
friday at Orwood, Rev. Richardson
conducting the services,
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1920-02-27

The wise farmer knows. He warts
the best farming tools and he knows
the celebrated John Deere and DIV
er Chilled plows are the best. A
big line Of farming implements at
Wsgnsrs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
1850 STUDENTS At
THE HIGH SCHOOL
Enrolment at Opening of New
Term Today Largest in City's
History.

With the beginning Of the February
term Of the school year today, the influx
of students from the lower schools made
the total registration Mt the Wilmington
High School $50, the highest figures
ever recorded in the history of the school.
Students promoted TO tho High School
number $50, making the total of 1890.
This demonstrates the increased demand
for higher education in Wilmington.
The number Of courses and their arrange
ment makes il possible for the child TO
choose the course which will be most suit
able for his or her future life in the COM
munity. A large number of the students
are drawn to the classical and Latin
scientific courses, which are Of the nature
OF college preparatory courses. They
ombody Latin and mathematics, waich
studies are necessary for entrance into
college
Students entering In February contri
butte l03 to these courses. Sixty have
announced their intention to pursue
general and commercial courses. Type
writing, shorthand and bookkeeping arc
included in the commercial course. Other
students have chosen the domestic science
and cooperative industrial courses.
A noticeable fact in connection with the
enrolment at the school is that there has
nearly always been an equal division of
sexes. Another fact, which helps in the
arrangement of classes and class rooms,
is that almost the same proportion Of boys
and girls choose particular courses each
year.
All boys are required to take manual
training and every girl must take the do
nestle science course for two years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
WEST CHURCH MEN
TO AID CAMP |CN
Will Act as Workers in Commun-
ity Service Drive Next
Week.

Sixty-two men of West Presbyterian
Church yesterday pledged their support
and cooperation to the Wilmington Com
munity Service campaign for funds that
opens mex. week, and agreed n act A.
workers during the drive.
The promise to help came after . song
service directed by Irving easier Of the
Community Service and an address by
Row. u. Franklin Smiley, pastor Of the
church. DR.. Smiley emphasized the work
that the Community Service had done in
this city, and some OF tho things IL pro-
posed to do il the Service was retained
here. He said il was ono Of the best
organizations. SO far as it's work had gone,
that had ever been instituted in this city
and that IL should be retained hee.
Following DR.. Smiley's address Sc men,
members Of q mons class, promised tn act
as worken; the music committee OF ten
also pledged its help, az did DIR. Smiley.
John p. Niolds, chairman Of the Com
munity Service Budget Campaign Com
mistee entertained Mayor Taylor and
members of tho newspaper fraternity at a
private dinner at the Hotel du Point to-
day. in order 10 explain the purposes Of
tho campaign and what IL was hoped
would be accomplished If the fund sought
Is obtained.
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock there
will be q meeting Of tho General Com
mittce in the rooms of the Board Of Edu-
cation at the Public Building. at which
time plans for the campaign win be finally
agreed upon. The drive is to start next
Sunday and continue one week.
There will be meeting of The Junior
League tonight at the home of Miss
Marion Durham, at which time COM
rnittees will be named for special work
during the service campaign. The young
women have promised to take an active
part in the drive and are arranging for
some special features
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
5000 sEALsKINs ON SALE.
Furs Higher Next Year, Says
Head of St. Louis Exchange
Selling Is, 1000, 900 Pelts.

~ Associated Press 70 Every Evening
81. Louis, Mo, Feb. Prices OF fun
win be decidedly higher next winter
according TO buyers attending tho winter
auction Of tho International Fur E,-
change here which opened TODAY.
More than six hundred buyers from All
parts Of the world were in attendance.
More than fifteen million pelts, valued At
approximately $25, 900, 900, will be dis
posed OF during tho sale, which will
continue through February IA. The sale
is expected TO be the largest in the history
OF the trade.
The prospective increase in prices Is
assigned n the embargo placed on hiRher
grades Of furs by Australia and to the
bolshevik uprisings in Russia, which, IL
was said, virtually has paralyzed the fur
trade In that country.
Philip B. Fouke, president Of tho ex-
change, in AN addrcss said about half the
furs Of The world were represented at the
sale. Tho visible supply Of the worlds
furs ut present u worth about $50, O00, 600
Lots 70 be sold today included nine
thousand government seaIskins from the
Prybilof Islands, and 200 900 Russian
squirrel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
Current Events Class.

At the meeting Of the current events
class at the New Century Club tomorrow
morning, current events will be given by
Mrs. ". ]. Callahan. Mrs. j. X. Stack
viii read a paper entitled "a Little Bit of
England, and Mrs. Fred Bach will make
talk on the Progress of Equal Suffrage :"
Mrs. Frederick Darlington will give
paper on 'T'he Virgin Islands" and Miss
Josephine Pickett will talk on the BEL
pun-Holland Contrast" Music will be
given by Miss Alice Satterthwait
Mrs. E. c. Clark is chairman OF the
current events program for this month
with Mrs. Edgar Hare, alternate. Miss
Madeline G. Reed is chairman of music.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
DANCING BEAR
LOSING HIS ART
And Without Front Teeth Zoo
Resident Cannot Conquer
His Mate.

Jim, tho dancing bear 1t the Zoo is
getting rusty" whom il comes To dancing.
He Is 4 trained fellow. He was brought
to this country from Austria by an Italian,
who exhibited him in tho States until
they arrested him right and left for yiolat-
ing tho law for street exhibitions. Until
the master sold Jim to the Wilmington
Zoo tho animal was some stopper. Now he
has forgotten almost all OF the art.
Occasionally he still shows flashes OF the
fox-trot and one-stcp. Only yesterday
Keeper John Ayers had him ''shimmying"
around the pit This happened IS the
keeper held out . chunk Of moat.
Jim and his mato, Babe, have never
made up. They have been fighting ever
since Jim arrived. Babe is about twelve
ycars Of age, twice as old rs Jim, but
whether this disparity Of years has had
male has not been discovered. II may be
Jim's liRht-brown color. The female has
much darker coat. Or, perhaps, she has
not cot over her first love. Her first mate,
of whom she WAS very fond, died few
years ago. Babe has never presented the
Zoo any cubs.
The CONSEQUENCES of this trouble be-
tween them Is that Jim has made his own
bed cut in the open and the coolest nights
seldom drive him into the stone den
where Babe keeps her house. The female
is hibernator after the fashion of most
Of her kind She popped out last Saturday
for q piece OF meat, but that WAS her first
appearance in long time. She has been
known to remain inside FIVE or six weeks at
a stretch. She fasts altogether during these
periods. She comes out in the spring with
n fine new coat of fur.
Buster tho cinnamon bear from Nebras-
ka, cares nothing for cold. He is like his
Russian cousin, Jim. He stays out most
of the time. Teddy, the big black bear
from Maine, is like Babe. He stays in
most Of the time these cold days.
Jim seems to belle the old tradition that
nothing worries bear This animal
seems to worry about his former Italian
master, who ruthlessly deserted him on
top Of concentrating their old friend
ship by exchanging him for filthy lucre.
Since the day the Italian delivered the
pot into the Zoo he has never come back
to see him, or TO shake his shaggy paw.
Sometimes the name Jim" from the lip
of some man standing over the pit seems
to recall other days and other faces to this
one time street performer. Jim looks up
With searching glance at the stranger s
fsce. Then he buries his face in his paws
again with quite evident disappointment.
And this in spite of the fact that the
former master drew out the bears front
teeth when he was only cub to keep him
from biting anybody. In scufiles with
the female Jim has been at great dis
advantage without these long molars.
Still he likes the Italian best of all.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02

made trips into Michigan and while 10
New York spent considerable time in the
Office of Mr.. Newberry Emory Hopkins,
King, Allen A. Ternpleton, Phillips, Floyd,
Roger Andres-s and others visited Ec7r
York 10 confer with Cody and Ne~berry
Mr. Dsiley asserted that on the day
when the report Of receipts and expendi-
tures wss 70 be fled, The books failed y,
balance by about $40, 600 snd that fBisir
began 20 scramble 20 procure the money
and succeeded IN getting il within few
days"
SAYS ACCOUNTS APE Sor STRAIGHT.
He" said the evidence would show
that neithex The report Of The committee
nor their books have a true account 81
the receipts and expenditures. The COM
~ chairman and serrrtsries who received
from $3.50 10 81, 200 were asked 20 make
reports showing that they received from
$50 70 500, and thar no mention wac
made Of the amounts expended IN behalf
of james W ueime"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
PHILA. PRODUCE MARKET.
ssocistexi Press 70 Every Evenins

PhilAdelphia, Fec. 2-Corn-Nex, a.
quality and location, l.65al.72i the latter
for No. ? yellow.
Oats-No. ., white, lol I5al02; No.
3, white, l001aal0l.
Butter-W estern creamery, extra, 81 !;
nearby prints, fancy, 75a77.
Cheese-Sew York sud Wisconsin, full
milk, held, 3OlaaS2.
Egg-Ne aTby frsss, 1910 per case
do, current receipts, 1850; western extra,
firSts. ITO; do, firsts, 1850; fancy select
ed, packed, 63a65 per dozen.
Live poultry-Fowls, as 70 quality,
35a42; chickens, do, 35s3S; ROSTERS, Pa
%; broil;ng chickens, 42a45; ducks, PeAin,
Halo; Indian runner, 40s42; muscovy,
2Sa30; turkeys. 5oa52; geese, fat, 42s45;
CO., fair 20 good. 3os,35.
DR. cssed poultry-rurkeys, De sware
sad Marylsnd, fancy, 90; turkeys. do,
Virginia and other nearby fancy, SSa59;
do, fair 70 good, 5Ss55; western fancy,
SS&5e; fair TO good, Sass; old toms, IS;
fowls, fresh killed, choice 10 fancy, S7laa-
S919: small sizes, 3lsS5, ROSTERS, 2>c;
broiers, Jersey, $3.50; DO, other nearby,
5Oas5; choice western, ASao0; roasting
chickens, western, S4a37; corn fed, S5a4S;
spring ducks, western, 2SS40; geese west
erll, e5llSoZ, QO.s foiI W 1cpur los-f
capons, western choice. SSsSs; fsir 70
good, 4Ss52.
Potatoes -Pennsylyanis. 100 pounds.
4.OOa4.50; New York, 100 POUNDS, 4.oOa-
4.40.
Flour-Soft winter, straight western.
lO.75sII.25; do. do, nearby, f.oo5a-
HOO; hard winter straight, lS.oOal3.5 50:
do, short patent, l3.75aI4.25; fancy
spring and city mills, patent family
brand. i5.0osl5,75; spring cless, io0oa-
100; do, patent, l3.75al4.5o; do, short
patent, l4.75al5.25.
Hay Timothy, No. l, $500; do, No.
., 34.ooaS5.0o, do, No. 3, 81 .o0a,s2 90;
clover mixed hay, light mike light, $500:
sample, 2oooa27 90; no : sde, 2l.ooa-
24.Oo; No. |, MIXED, 33.ooa,SS.5o.
Tsllow-City loose, 10; do, special,
loose. l61a; prime country, Is; edible, in
tierces, laa2o.
Bran Soft, winter, in 100 pound sacks.
81 oCa5l so; spring, 5o.0oa50.5o.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
REV. TURNER ADDRESSES MIN
listers.

Rev III. c. Turner, OF the Philadclphia
conference, formerly at Brandywmc M. +,
Church, delivered message on the
Power of the Holy Spirit, at meeting
OF the NJ. Z. Preachers Association IN
Grace Church House, West street be-
tween Ninth and Tenth, this morning
The committee appointed 10 look into
the Protestant Y NJ. G. A. boys work
reported this morning and will continue
their work for another week. Rev. T. w.
Wells led the devotions
Rev. Frank Herson, of Newark, will be
the speaker at the meeting next Monday
morning His topic will he 'The Author
ity of Christ"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
Foreign Tax Affects Wages Here.

That the discriminatory tax levied by
India on goatskins exported to this coun-
try will play an important part in the
industrial life OF this city, if not corrected,
was a point emphasized by leading glazed
kid manufacturers of this city last week.
With nearly eight thousand workmen OF
this city employed in the numerous leather
plants, and an aggregate of 81 900, 900
per week paid out in wages, it viii be seen
that this view is by no means an alarmist
prediction.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
CHECK PASSER UNDER BAIL,

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover, Feb. 2.--Louis Mehr, who was
brought here from Philadelphia last week,
by State Detective Wharton, charged
with giving worthless checks, totalling
nearly 5000, to Louis Gross, a Dover
junk dealer, last August, was given a
hearing before Nagistl ate f. F. Wood,
today, and held in $500 bail for the
February term OF court
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
McNabb for Senator.
PERSONAL

Miss Louise Thompson entertained a
number Of her school friends at dance
At her home Saturday evening
Beverly lszard of 1902 jackson street
spent the weekend with his parents,
MIR and Mrs. Clifford Isxard
Mrs. Dunkin Yocum and Mrs Harry
vanden, both Of Ridley Park, Pa, were
present at the anniversary luncheon gwen
at the Century Club on Friday Mrs
locum is president of the Ridley Park
Century Club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
Bryn Mawr AIumnae.

Two hundred and fifty alumnae were
present Saturday at the meeting of Bryn
MawT Alumnae st Bryn Mawr College
These included all the district chairman
except those OF the far west Miss Helen
Taft, acting president Of the college,
welcomed the guests, and spoke on the
campaign to raise $1,000, 600 endowment
fund for the Institution. Among those
q ttending the meeting was Mrs. Wilfred
Bancroft of this city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
TROUBLE AT DANCE.

Miss Ida Absenlxer In City Court on
Charge Of Striking Another Woman.
To give them An opportunity 70 make .
settlement, Judge Hastings in Municipal
Court this morning, continued the cnse Of
Ida Abscntscr, charged with assault and
battery on Catherine Patton, last Satur-
day night.
From tho testimony Of Miss Patton,
Miss Alscntser was alleged TO hsvu
struck her in local dance hall and
was also alleged 10 have used profanc
language. It appeared that tho trouble
occurred over man with whom they both
had been dancing.
The case was continued until Friday
morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
woMAN'S MISsIONA RY SOCIETY.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Womsns Missionary Society of Central
Presbyterian Church will be held in the
church parlor, tomorrow evening at 7.45
O'Clock. Miss Hardcastie will be the
chairman.
The foreign subject will include China,
while the home topic will treat Of "Ameri-
can Indians
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02

Mrs. Harry Saltzman entertained at
tea Sunday at Der home, 415 West
Twenty-frst street, in honor of Miss
Rose Feinberg, who is TO marry Leonard
Blumberg of Ph'lad slphia. Those present
were Mrs. Feinoerg, Miss Rose Feinberg,
Mrs Benheim, Mrs. Rothschild, Mrs
Schagrin Mrs. Nj. Levy and daughter,
Mrs. A. Levy and daughter, AIrg. Berko-
vita, Mrs ". Miller, Mrs. J. Rosenblatt.
Mrs. Levitt, Mrs. Brand and daughter,
Mrs Mann. Mrs ID. Topkis and daughter,
Mrs. II. TopEis and daughter, Mrs
Keyser, Mrs kanofky. Mrs Rabino-
WITT, Mr.. Davitcb, Mr.. Il. Saltzman.
Mrs. Fischer and Mrs. Hirscbblom of
philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
INCREASING MEMBERSHIP,

The drive" recently started by the
Young Mems Christian Association is
rapidly increasing its membership. Dor
mitory men will organize a Bible Class to-
night.
For lunch tomorrow night the mems
Bible class will have roast stuffed pig with
oyster dressing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
MANY POLICEMEN I'LL.

Sickness has caused number of mem
oers of the police force to be off duty the
past few days. Those off st present are
Sergeants Eugene McDermott, Rot ert J.
Benson, James B. Tucker and John
Donahue, and Patrolman Howard At
well, Joseph Gru~semeyer, John Scott,
Edward Mcdaniel, Michael McGillion,
Harry Pierce, James w. Edwards, vii
liam ]. Davidson. William J. Burchenal
and William Z Blackston.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
BANK IMPROVEMENTS

Interior improvements to the bank of
the Security Trust and Save Deposit
Company are contemplated for relieving
the congestion in the corridor and other
wise adding to the comfort of the patrons.
Partitions that separate the Offices Of
the president and cashier of the Union
National Bank are being removed, and
two small Offices are being converted
into one large Office.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
GOT ROUGH ON TRAIN.
Leujs h1eNlGln0 n r1nel IN City Court fee
Uieogdeffy Conduct.

Louis MentGino found out Ia Municipal
Court this morning that he could MT
act in disorderly manner on 4 railroad
train, when Judge Hastings fined him 81
and costs on charge Of trospAsS and t25
and costs on q charge Of disortlcrly conduct
Max Randolph, conductor Of tho train,
said that the defendant refused 10 pay his
fare from Chester 10 Wilmington On
Saturday night and that when asked 10 do
70. became disordorly and used profane
language At some length in the presence
of women in the coach.
Mentgino said he couldn't speak Eng
lish but after saying he had been in this
country seven years be became rather
laxative.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
FORM MANDOLIN CLUB.
New Class Will be Started This Evening
AT Y. w. c. A.

The mandolin class which has been
conducted for the past ten weeks at the
Y. ". c. A. by Prof. Charles Edwards
has progressed so rapidly and become so
proficient On their instruments that 4
mandolin club has been organized.
A new class will be started this evening
1t Z by Prof. Edwards, and instruction
viii be given until s, when the club meets
Those desiring to join the class should
be there at z, and those who are already
proficient on the instrument may join the
cl,,h
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
Dinner Called OF.

The illness of President c. II. Geist
resulted In a postponement of the
annual dinner of the Wilmington Gas
Company employees, scheduled to be held
at the building of the company, s27
Market street Saturday night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-02
Lafayette Increases Tuition Fees-

Easton, Pa, Feb. 2.--The board of
trustees of Lafayette College has decided
to increase the fees of the arts and science
course from $l55 TO 5000 year, and the
engineering courses from S205 to $3.50 q
year, starting next year. This is done to
meet increase costs and give instructors
a living wage.