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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11
ALIEN OIL COMPETITION
CAUSES MEETING HERE

Foreign oil competition and the tact
that about 500 600 barrels Of American
rOttOnsccd OH are being carried over
hv refineries for next year are the prin-
Ctpat factors entering into the big drop
in cotton seed prices for the approach
ing season, local dealers said Wcdues.
day I'm discussing conference called
by Miles &. AlEood. commissioner ut
agriculture for Alabama. to he held I'm
Memphis Aug, 20 on what he termed
Information received that prices far
below the cost Of production will be
offered the farmers this year 90
The importation Of foreign oil is
recent venture made necessary because
America. instead OF having much cot
tonsCed oil to export. now ruusumcS
American oil is down from 81 s., lo 60
cents per gallon, according 10 Albert
g Perkins, secretary uf the Tennessee
Cottouseed Crushers' association.
In calling the conference OF agrirul-
tural commissioners from all southern
states. COMMISSIONS Algood stated he
had been reliably Informed that cot
ton seed and peanut dealers are plan
ming to offer $50 per ton for cotton
seed which was quoted AZ $50 20 $50
year ago and { cents per pound for
peanuts against u cents in 1919.
THE danger VI such a situation he
said rs obvious and is one requiring
extraordinary action" In his telegram
to the commissioners. he said
1t appears that prices far below the
actual cost Of production VIII be Of
fered the farmers for cotton seed and
peanuts, immediate action is neces-
sary to prevent actual loss Of millions
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11

Of dolRrs. As Memphis is easily ac-
cossible wire " you can meet the COM
missioners OF agriculture Of all South
ern states az the Chamber Of Conn
merce there Friday morning Aug 90"
The element ~ foreign oils entering
into the reduction OF prices for cot
ron seed was put forth by Hugh Hum
phreys, Of the Humphreys Goodwin
company,
The market prices Of cotton seed
have really been greatly reduced" he
asserted, one reason being the de-
mand ofN,uany big oil consumers for
foreign oil. America now imports oil
where she formerly exported some. As
for prices to farmers being far below
the cost Of production, we have hardly
any way ~ figuring on the oil. as II Is
bv-product However ] think the
prices at the opening OF the markets
VIII be a little above the $50 mark"
The storage OF SOO,O 600 barrels OF oil
In comparison with the usual carry
over Of about $50 900 barrels is one OF
the principal causes Of the depression.
Secretary Perkins says. The refiners,
having plenty Of IL on hand that was
purchased at high prices, are not GO
ing to buy more at lower prices. which
general policy assists In lowering the
demand, Perkins said.
Another element entering into lower
cotton seed prices, he added, was the
percentage Of moisture Of the seed I'm
the early season which annually de-
presses the market temporarily The
first seeds show moisture OF from ~
to 20 per cent. he stated. against the
average percentage in midseason seed
VI 70 per cent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11
FRANCE TO RECOGNIZE
ANTlB0LSHEVIK CHIEF

PARIS, Aug. IL. (By The Associated
Press THE French government has
decided 10 recognize General Baron
Peter Wrangel as head Of the de facto
government OF South Russia. In max
ing this announcement the ministry. OF
foreign affairs said this recognition Inn
piled rendering General Wrangel All
possible military assistance
France will send high commissions
or to Sebastupol Immediately. the for-
eign office stated.
Two reasons were given by the fore
ign office for recognizing Gen. Wrsngel
The first was his promise to assume
all the obligations Of the former Rus-
sian government, The second was his
promise to give Russia democratic
government.
France notified Premier Lloyd GeoGgo
yesterday OF her action to this effect,
It was stated The French government.
likewise Is notifying its commercial at
tache in London to have no dealings
with Leonid Krassin AND Leo ksmen-
EFT. the soviet emissaries In the British
capitol
Tho French foreign office regards thu
soviet terms TO Poland. which the Brit
ish premier read in the house OF COM
mons last night, as only preliminary
and II Is convinced that the soviet
| government later would exact much
| harsher peace terms.
In announcing the recognition Of the
South Russian government, the min
| istry OF foreign affairs said the soviet
governments anxiety with regard to
Gen Wrangels successes was due to its
knowledge that he was the most coTn-
petent antibolsheyik leader who had yet
appeared.
Tho French believe Gen. WranEcl
shows more promise of oyerturning the
boshevik regime than did the Poles.
Gen. Denikine or Admiral kolchak in
their operations against the soviet. Gen.
Wrangal, the French point out, II
meeting with great success In turning
all the Cossack tribes against the Boil
gheVikI
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11
Advertising Essential.
CONVENTION S|DEL|GHTS

T. r. Adams. De Kalh. Miss. Is ono
of the tenderfeet at the powwow. This
is the first time he has ventured into
Memphis. The result is that he Is fig
our leading hotels. He Is one of the
big men of the meeting. Not only does
this apply to his stature but to his bust
ness ideas. He has been heard using
some Of the very choicest adjectves Of
favorab BILE nature about the town and
says he's going to get real well ac-
quaihted here.
II asked to write an essay on how
II feels to be the only woman on the
program, Miss Susie v. Powell could
write a book. lnterspersed, however,
would, come some real hard ticks and
telling points for wonan's suffrage.
Coming from down In Mississippi, where
the state turned down ratification. she
Is one Of the most ardent OF the Will
be voters. She is In charge Of the eS.
tension work at A. and N. college. She
said lots Of things. but wound up with
"Pease don't quote me-"
A near riot was preciptated Tuesday
afternoon. Some piano torturer up on
the mezzanne near Secretary Birmlng-
hams office started in on "Oh, BY
lingo. The lobby was well-niEh de
serted in a few minutes. one visitor
remarked he dn't know whether II
was another convention speech or a
general cat fight, but there was noise
enough. Two dances by nonvlsitors and
some /enVious onlookers were an the
features, then the crowd drifted back
slowly 70 resume the arm chalr method
of settling the nations problems
Up In Secretary 5irmineham's office
there appeared a mysterious bunch Of
roses at the close OF the first session.
OF course, Birmingham said they were
sent to the convention. His assistant,
Miss jAeker SugGs, seemed TO be the
real reason.
Wednesdays program contained the
award of a loving cup to IA hest
speaker. one contestant seemed de
jected. He asked what good was a
loving cup nowadays. In We oldcn days
he said 1t was known 10 have been
utilized as a transportation device for
a very palatable ConCoCuOn that brought
hilarity and satisfaction.
Two jackson merchants missed the
boat ride. A quiet eiohtsome Of African
golf was the cause. Names suppressed
by the censor. The censor heard Cur.
It's johnson say man is "neVer a
devil In his home town, but when he
gets away"-well anyway the decision
was final.
Curtis NJ Johnson. Rush city MINI.
Is much interested In the coming Trl-
State Fair. He has been asking ques-
tons about 1t and its success in To-
past. MIR. Johnson Is q member Of the
State Fair Board for Minnesota. which
stale boasts one Ct the largest fairs
in the United States.
Secretary Birmingham Is offering
reward for the oderous Joker who pa
raded through the ball room several
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11
REFORM BUG
LINE AFTER RETREAT

WARSAW, Aug. H. tBy the Assoc
ciated Press Although Polish forces
have abandoned the town Of Ostro-
lenka, they continue to occupy posi-
tons between abe Narew and Bug riv-s
ers and are Sufficiently strong TO de-
fend Warsaw in that direction. The
evacuation of Ostrolenka, however, in
wolves a regrouping u the Polish forces
along the middle reaches OF the Bug
river, where they are retreating toward
the river Iewisc. east OF Warsaw. Along
this stream the Poles have fortified
positions which extend along line
more than 80 miles from Warsaw.
Soviet cavalry involved In the opera
ton north OF the Narew river is au-
thoritatively reported not TO be strong
enough TO attempt TO force a passage
of the Nustula, or even seriously threat
en- the Thorn region,
The swinging movement to the north
Of this city. apparently planned to out
flank the defenses or Warsaw and force
the Poles to withdrew across the Wis
tula, is the greatest maneuver UNDER
taken by the Bolshevih Il is sup
posed TO be under the leadership of
Gen Toucacheski After crossing the
Danzig railway thN soviet cavalry is
reported to have turned southwark, be-
ing closely followed by infantry which
has marched close along the Prussian
frontier.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11
DEMOCRATIC RACES
IN OHIO ARE CLOSE

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. .11.--Harry L.
Davis, former mayor of Cleveland, had
a lead Of 1856 votes for the Repub-
lican nomination for governor over
former Congressman Ralph d. Cole, of
Findlay, his nearest opponent, today,
upon complete unofficial returns from
two thirds of the states 5000 precincts
in Yesterdays state wide primary.
An almost equal number of precincts
gave former Gov. Frank b. Willis, of
Delaware, a lead of nearly 10000 votes
over Walter F. Brown, OF Toledo, his
nearest competitor. for the Republican
nomination for United States senator
For the Democratic nomination for
United States senator, tabulated reports
from two-thrds of the state showed
W. A. Julian, Of Cincinnati leading
Judge A. f. O'Neil, of Akron, by only
2,07S votes.
A, v. Donahey, state auditor, WAS
unopposed for the Democratic nomina
ton for governor.
Although there were no well-defined
issues in the primary campaign on the
league Of nations and prohibition, Davis
is considered liberal, while Cole is
considered dry Willis is strong
dry"
Former United States Senator Theo-
dore f. Burton was leading Congress
man Emerson; Republican. hy approxi-
mately 500 votes in approximately two
thirds of the precincts in the Twenty
Second district, and former Congress-
man Robert Crosser, Democrat had a
plurality of seven votes over Congress-
man Babaka, in the Twenty First dis
trict on the face of complete, though
unofficial returns.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11
Enforcement Of All
Sunday Statutes At
Birmingham Planned

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Aug 11.-Fo-
lowing the passage by the. city COM
mission of an ordinance whiAh prohibits
the sale of automobile tires and ac-
cessories Sundays, Commissioner Bur
russ has proposed another ordinance
be passed providing for enforcement Of
all state laws on Sunday observance
just as they have stood since 1860.
Mr.. Burruss declared such enforce
ment would result in the suspension of
all business activities, including the
operation of street cars and that only
drug stores would be permitted to re-
main open.
The action cf the commission was
the result Of n camp ign for Sunday
observance. Proponents of the ordi.
nance forbiddlrg the sale OF tires en-
courtered the opposition of physicians
and other automobile owners VINO pre-
scented a petition for repeal Of the leg
islation. The petition vas denied BY
vote Of 3 to 1, Mr.. Burruss, who
voted for the petition, contended tire
service should be allowed or that the
sale of oil. air, gas and wrecker ser
vice should also be prohibited He
then urged strict observance OF all
state laws.
Let's be consistent" he said and
enforce these statues to the limit"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11

he resolution was introduced Dy
Representatives Hall, Bond, Luther and
Milliken. Mr.. Hall stated that both
advocates and opponents of suffrage
were represented among those who Of
fered the resolution. An amendment
providing that the proposed mass meet
ings be held the third Thursday in
September was tabled. Debate on the
resolution began Immediately after the
speaker had ordered roll call.
The attempt in the lower house to
delay action was defeated. A resolu-
ton TO this effect was tabled by a
voteWbf SO to 81 after lengthy debate
and several attempts to amend the
measure.
Seth Walker, speaker of the house an
nounced late Tuesday that he would
oppose ratification and his detection
from the ranks of the suffragists occa-
stoned much discussion. He had been
regarded as stauncw suffragist and 1t
had been planned that he would intro
duce the ratification resolution In the
house Speculation was rife as to
what influence his move would have
on other members of the lower body.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait president
of the National American Woman Suf-
frage association. in a statement sew
eral hours after Mr. Walkers announce
ment, declared that her poll was I'M
shaken. when l came to Tennessee
three weeks ago 1 announced that a
majority of both senate and house were
pledged to vote for ratification" she
said mo development has overturn-
ed that majority. I have absolute con-
fidence in the integrity of the legislators
of Tennessee and believe that they VIII
stand by their pledges"
Judge Joseph Higgins, of Nashville,
president of the Tennessee Constitu
tional league, stated thai IL the legis-
latsre ratified the amendment the
league would be constrained to go into
the courts and inhibit the secretary OF
state from certifying the amendment.
The league, Judge Higgins said, is an
organization of attorneys, many, oil
. whom favor suffrage, but who believe
that under the state constitution the
present legislature can not legally rat
fly the amendment since 1T Is provided
that no legislature elected before the
submission of a proposed amendment by
congress can act. w. l.. Frierson, So
licitor- general of the United states, ana
Attorney General Thompson, of Ten
recent decision of the supreme court OF
the United States holding void a con
stitution referendum clause of the ono
constitution also nullifies the clause
of the Tennessee constitution in ques.
ton and 1t was only after receipt OF
these opinions that the governor called
the extraordinary session. a..
The following telegram was reeeNeo
last night by Miss Williams from George
White, chairman of the Democratic ma
tional committee:
II wish YOU would emphatically state
to the Democratic members OF the sen
ate and house the great interest tina
the national committees, refieetlng thS
sentinlent Of the Democracy Of me. ma z,
ratification by your state OF the Ninet
feauth amendment
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11
HAYS URGES VOTE
FOR RATIFICATION
Tennessee G.. O. P. Legislators
Urged to Back Suffrage by
Party Chairman.

MARION, Ohio, Aug. 11.-Immediate
ratification of the woman suffrage
amendment to clear the political atmos-
phere and contribute to national sta
bility was urged by, Will II. Hays, Re-
publican national chairman, in tele-
gram sent today to several Republi-
Van members of the Tennessee legis-
lature.
The message was forwarded after
consultation with Senator Harding, and
was sent from here shortly before Mr..
Hays departure today for Chicago. 1t
went to state Senators +. ]. Carter,
WIN. p. Monroe and II. NJ. Chandler,
and State Representatives w. K. An
derson, C. f. Boyer. II, T. Burns, j.
f. Cassidy, Joseph Harris. a. j.. Hick-
man. S. NJ. Leath. Z. o. Luther. Q. F.
Millican, E. c. Norvell and Dan Wofen-
barger.
MY deep interest in the ratification
of the suffrage amendment" the mes
sage said, induces me to presume to
communicate again to you the resolu-
tions passed by the national commit
tee in February, 1918; January, 1919;
December, 1919, and by the executive
committee in Columbus, Ohio. last
month, all most earnestly urging the
Republican legislatures to rattfy.
Present unrest is in a large meas
ure due to the fact that so many vital
questions are Clamoring for simultan-
eous decision. Any one of those ques-
lions, definitely settled, IS DIG con-
tribution toward national stability. The
suffrage question is one that can be
settled Immediately by the Tennessee
legislature. II is really not party
question. Its tendency merely makes
ii more difficult for the public mind
TO focus upon the issues Of the presi-
Dental campaign.
IF we relieve the Amer lean woman
from the necessity of claiming her con-
stitutional rights and her sister from
the fancied necessity of opposing the
claim we will libeTate a body of pub
lie opinion upon the campaign and its
Issues which will prove itself to be one
or our greatest national assets. De-
rlocracy in the United States is really
nothing but a sham unless election day
gives all Americans the chance to ex-
press their political opinion effectively.
II refrain from advancing the usual
argument in behalf of suffrage. |
leave entirely out of consideration the
partisan advantage or disadvantage
which ratification might entail. l urge
ratification, first, in the hope of there
by clearing the political atmosphere;
second. in the belief that the suppress
sion of effective opinion works harm
TO the whole body polite; and, finally,
in the conviction that we owe imme-
diate action as a measure of simple
justice to American women. l trust
you will help in this.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11
Boy Who Killed Man
By Mistake For OWL
Is Dead Of TyphOid

HUNTINGTON, Tenn, Aug. H. (Spll
james Macarthur, 17-ycar-old son OF
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Macarthur. who
live about eight miles southeast OF
Huntingdon, died Monday of typhoid
fever. His death occurred at the home
of his sister Mrs, James Half Of the
Clarksburg community, with whom he
was spending the summer,
About six months ago young Near
thur accidentally shot and killed Squire
Newt Orr a near peighbor. The boy
was out with his gun and Mr.. Orr who
was sitting on the side of the creek
fishing, was partially hidden from view
and in the evening hour was mistaken
by the boy for an owl and fired upon.
Mr. orr died from the wounds the next
day. Some months later the family of
the dead man became dissatisfied with
the statement of the hoy and had him
arrested and tried. but no indictment
was found. The boy was very sad over
the mistake he had made.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11
JUDGE M'CALL BURIED;
SCORES AT FUNERAL

Last respects to the body of U. S.
Judge John f. Mccall, who died Sunday
night in Huntingdon, Tenn. were paid
Wednesday by more than $50 relatives,
friends and companions at the funeral
o fthe jurist, which was held at the fam
south. Long before 10 O'Clock the hour
for the services SCORES gathered about
the bier where the body had laid in
state since late Tuesday to offer con-
dolences to relatives and to sorrow
with them.
"A myrid of blossoms in florial designs
which literally filled the front portion
of the residence, attested the popular
ity of Judge Mccall during his re-
gime of is years on the federal bench
here. About 100 of those present were
members of the Memphis Bar associa-
ton, which attended the funeral in a
body after meeting at the courthouse.
The Rev. w. H. Coleman, D., pas
tor of St. Johns Methodist church, was
in charge of the services at the resi-
dence. AS he had spoken of him in
life. DR.. Coleman spoke of him in
religion, and his sincerity Of purpose
were the envious qualities that made
him the man which he was.
After services at the residence, the
body was taken to Forest Hill ceme-
terry. where burial took place.
Active. pallbearers were A. H. ShaT-
er, ]. w. Wyatt, George H. Poole STAN
ley Trezevant. W.~D. Kyser Phil Pid-
geon, w. G. Thomas. r A. Lancaster,
s. Il. Murray, Lovick p Miles, o. l..
Jewell, Dan F. Elliotte, Caruthers Ew-
ing and Franks, Elgin. Honorary
pailbearers were Judge f. II. Helsleli.
Judge j. p. Young, Judge A. B. Pitt
man, Judge Ben Gapell, Judge H. w.
Laughlin Judge Israel Peres, Judge J.
Ed Richards, Judge T. w. Harsh. Judge
f. NJ. Guthrie, Gen. Luke e. Wright,
A. G. Mathews, c. P. J. Mooney W.
H. FitzHugh, r. H. Tutwiler, J. f.
Rainier S. ]. Shepherd and w. P.
Mntralf
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11
Johnson Fires
More Hot Shots


Curtis M. johnson, Rush city,
Mimi, repeated his success Of Tues
day when he again brought dele
gates Of the Cotton States Mer-
chants association to their feet
Wednesday with additional epigra-
matte shots or "Johnsonlsms" that
have made him famous. Some were:
Dollars and cents are secondary.
What does II profit a man N he
gains the whole world and leaves
a rich widow
"know your environment; watch
for changes. A frog can be put In
cold water and gradually boiled to
death without realizing difference
In environment. Jump before It Is
too late.
Everybody should saw wood In
his own woodplle. Go home; stay
home; buy cotton stockings, work
like hell and advertise.
"Thlnk OF steel. In rails IT'S $45
a ton; In watch springs it's worth
81 200 a'ton. Get out OF the steel rail-
class and refuse to be run over.
Get In the watch spring class and
run the whole works.
use the ROCKS Of today TO buIIe
a foundation for happiness Of to-
morrow.
"Know what II costs; have the
nerVe'to play the game as you know
II should be played.
There Is no profit until the ex.
pense bridge has been crossed.
"There Is no profit on the goods.
You are rewarded only for service
rendered; II you do not rcnder ser.
vice, you will surely fail"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11
PROBE INTO SLAVIN
INJURY Is STARTED
Friend of McGraw Unconsci-
Gus Since Taken to Hospital

NEW YORK, Aug. 11.-Several wit
nesses were summoned by District At
torney Swami to appear today in his
office to testify concerning the Incl
dent in the Lambs club last Sunday
morning when John c. Slavin, we'll
known comedian, sustained a fractured
skull and other injuries. Mr.. Slavin
has since been unconscious in st. Luke's
hospital and so far the manner in-which
he was injured has remained mys-
terry.
Physicians at the hospital expected
Mr.. Slavin would rally sufficiently to-
day to give an account of the alleged
fracas, from which John il. McGraw,
manager of the New York Giants, is re-
ported to have emerged second at fish
cuffs with fellow club member.
A. o. Brown, head of the house COM
mittee of the Lambs said the ques-
ton of suspension of Mr. McGraw from
membership would be considered at a
meeting Of the committee tomorrow He
said Mr.. McGraw had just been REIN
stated after a three months suspen-
sion, Mr.. McGraw has not made a
statement regarding the incident,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11

, The aid requested. IL was SAID. pfob-
ably viii be confined TO request for
an extension Of cerdits by the United
States for the purchase by Poland OF
surplus war stocks. Permission to pur.
chase 200. 600 army uniforms and 260. 600
pairs of shoes from war department.
stocks already has been asked OF the
department by the Polish legation.
WARSAW. Aug. II. tBy the Associ-
ated Press "A concentration and re-
grouping Of the Polish forces for an
extensive counters stroke on the entire
Warsaw front Is reported by todays
newspapers.
The plans are. Il is said To begin this
counter move within a few days. Mill
tary men express the opinion that this
Is a propitious time to strike back in
an effort to drive off the soviet forces
which are endeavorihg to enclrcle the
capital
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-11
M'RAE SLATED TO
Be NEXT GOVERNOR;
HAS 10000 VOTES
Leads Powell In Race in Ar
kansas Two to 0ne-Cara-
way Defeats Kirby for
United States Senate.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Aug, II, (spD
With 10, 900 votes accounted for, Nc
Rae is slated to be Arkansas next
governor. He has 20.2il votes against
ii .59s for Powell, II ,997 for Terral and
5, i9O for FLOYD Floyds heavy vote
in North Arkansas is yet TO come In,
however. and II may make him con-
tender.
Reports that the Pace Davis machine
was engineering a deal to swing Hayntc
votes to Powell is being closely watched
and vigorous prosecutions viii follow u
1t Is attempted, 1t was learned this
morning.
Caraway has defeated Kirby, two to
one. for the l.. s. senate, Ctley has
been nominated attorney general,
Hopper secretary Of state, Wilson high
way commissioner. The auditors race
Is In doubt,
Mover has defeated Hutton for coun-
ty Judge Of Pulaski county by plu-
rality Of about 100 Votes,