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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27
WARNS TEXAS
Of BOIL WORM
Says Hallway" Measure Will
Mean Quarantine
on State.

AUSTIN, Tex, May 27--warning that
Texas will face countrywide Quaran-
tine II the state attempts halfway"
measures in dealing. with the pink boil
worm pest was served on the legisla-
ture today by Secretary Meredith, Of the
department of agriculture, in a letter
read at a special session called to ratify
q recent agreement between the ma
ttonal government and Texas and Louis
lana representatives.
The immediate needs, Mr.. Meredith
said in his letter to Gov. Hobby, after
expressing regret that he could not adj
dress the session personally. was deela-
ration of "noncotton zones for the in
Tested area Of Texas and the blowing
up OF fields already planted in such
areas"
Il sincerely hope" the secretary add
ed, that the legislature will as prompt
ly as possible make such amendments
to the pink boil worm act of 1919 as
may be necessary to carry out the full
program of determination, including
provision for the reasonable reimburse
ment by the state of the planters con-
cerned for their loss"
AZ another point the secretary said:
The lesson of the boil weevil should
not be lost to Texas and this country.
Failure to profit by that lesson would
surely bring upon the cotton industry
Of this nation a calamity which could
not be measured"
Stating the departments position and
that of other cotton growing states. Mr..
Meredith said:
IF Texas should fail in this present
emergency to carry out the program Of
determination and adopt in lieu thereof
some halfway course which would
practically amount to giving up the
fight and leaving ample room for spread
of the insect in Texas and to other
states. the department OF agriculture,
realizing its obligations to the other
cotton growing states feels that 1t
would be remiss in its duty il 1t failed
to do everything that is possible within
the limits of its powers and authority,
to prevent the spread of the pest from
Texas.
ut should be borne in mind also
that the quarantine that already has
been taken by several other states, the
modification or abandonment of which
/ understand is contingent upon action
taken by Texas to carry out the pro-
gram outlined, would result in effect in
q countrywide quarantine of Texas, en-
tirely independent of any federal ac-
tion.' 1t was determined upon by an
interstate convention, without consul
tation with this department, and was
based on the responsibility which the
officials of these states felt for protec-
ton of their own cotton industry"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27
ASSOCIATED PRESS
DEPLORES SAD LOSS

NEW YORK, May 27.--In connection
with the death here yesterday OF Fred
erick Beach Jennings, member of the
law firm Of Stetson, Jennings & Rus
sell, and who was general counsel for
the Associated Press. International Pa
per company and Erie railroad, the ex-
ecutive committee OF the board Of direc-
tors OF the Associated Press has adopt
ed the following resolution
1.-THE executive committee Of the
board of directors of the Associated
Press. in session assembled. have
learned with profound grief OF the
death OF Mr.. Frederick B. Jennings,
general counsel of this organization. Mr..
Jennings has served with distinguished
ability and efficiency in this capacity
for more than 20 years and has won
alike the admiration and affectionate
regard of his associates. We recog-
nize the great loss which the Associated
Press has sustained, a loss which in
even larger measure has fallen upon the
legal profession and his fellow citizens.
To the bereaved family of our friend we
tender our heartfelt sympathy"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27
gfgI2I9EG GEsM

HUNTINGDON, Tenn.--w. @. Tosh
and Mrs. olivia y. Joyner. both Of Hen
ry, motored here wednesday. procured
marriage license from County Court
Clerk ]. w, Jarrett, and then drove out
on the Lexington levee in the direction
OF their former home in this county and
were married, Elder w. L. Denton, Of
Clarksburg, saying the ceremony.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27
d Merchandise At Actual Cost

Womens full fashioned gauze Isle Stockings, extra
double garter tops soles and high pced heels Black
and white. Wholesale present cost, &Hc pair;
here 7oc
Paul Jones Mildly Blouses which the cost is 500.
While the present lot lasts Sizes are to L. The
name of Paul Jones is sufficient. These are wonder
full values.
Gowns made Of flesh batste, slipover style, neck.
front and back; tailored style; ribbon bows, $2.H
Pettcoats made of fine quality taffeta flounces fin
ished with hemstitching and plated ruffle, $500.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27
BRISTOL, TENN, COLLEGES
HOLD C0MMENCE ELEMENTS

BRISTOL, Tenn, May 81. (Spl. 1.-The
commencement exercises at the three
colleges here viii be in full swing this
college, Presbyterian school for young
men, will begin Saturday. On Sunday
the Rev. w. w. Moore, D. D., LID,
Of the Union Theological seminary, of
Richmond, Va, will preach the bacca-
laureate sermon.
day at the Virginia Intermont college
with the baccalaureate sermon. The
commencement exercises begin at Sui
Inns college Saturday when the senior
class will observe class day. On Sun
day DR.. Lewis Brascomb, OF Birming-
ham, Ala, will preach the baccalaureate
sermon
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27

Albert E. and Laura Baldock Gary,
4s3 Walker, May 16; girl
John B. and Mary Lancaster Cum
mings, 202 Court, May 25; boy.
Grin s. and Mary johnson Maiden,
$50 Rembert, May %; boy.
Clarence w. and Mary Haley Tate,
420 Cambridge, May 10; girl.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27

FLORENCE, Ala.--Miss Emma Fuller
and James w, Howell superintendent
OF the Coffee high school. were married
at the Baptist pastorium by the Rev.
ID. /. Purser. Following the ceremony
Mrs. William H. Gregory at their home.
Prof and Mrs. Howell left for honey
moon trip and will not return to Flor
ence until the beginning OF the scho-
lastic year at the high school.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27
M me Dead VIZ

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. - Ike
Barnes died Tuesday at the family home
here. Mr.. Barnes went to the breakfast
table, and, feeling faint, retired to his
room, where he died in a few minutes.
Mr.. Barnes was well known through
out Louisiana and Mississippi. For
many years he made his headquarters
In New Orleans while he was conductor
on one the fast Illinois Central passen-
ger trains. He had made his home here
for several years.
UNION CITY, Tenn.-Miss Charlotte
Voorhees,, daughter of Mrs. Virginia
VOORHEES, died Tuesday and was
buried in Mount Zion cemetery Wednes-
day. Funeral services were held at the
Baptist church by her pastor, Rev. H.
A. Todd.
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-A telephone
message was received from Nashville
Wednesday telling of the death Of Mrs.
Garland Snead Patrick, wife of James
+. Patrick, of the Priest & Patrick Drug
company of this place. Death followed
an operation. The body was brought
here Wednesday afternoon for burial.
She was born in this county and was a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alb Snead,
both of whom died while she was a
child. She was reared by her aunt,
Miss Florence Carter, who survives her.
She is also survived by her husband
and two children. She was a member
of the Presbyterian church.
BIRTHS:
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27
PRESTON IS OPTIMISTIC.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. May 81.
(Spl.)-T. r. Preston is confident of his
the state at large by the state conven-
ton which meets In Nashvill in June.
Mr.. Preston has kept tally of the
votes as they come in from the vari-
GUS counties and he counts instructions
sides number of other counties which
sent uninstructed delegates, whom he
claims are his friends and supporters.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27

Children's fine ribbed cotton Union
Suits, sleeveless and knee length;
suspender taped: sizes 2 to 10
years; in Cost Sale for soc.
Women's fine ribbed, bodice top Isle
Vests, made with taped shoulder
straps, SO to 38 sizes; cost price, 35c.
Leather Hand Bags Of morocco leath-
err, bag shape with strap handle;
gunmetal frames, mirror and change
purse, $l.o5.
Boys Straw Hats, all sizes for small
boys, in leading styles, at cost, $3.50.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27

Hair Nets of real human hair, light,
medium and dark brown, also au-
burn; Cost Sale, &c.
De Long Combination Cabinet, filled
with hairpins, dress pins and safety
pins; regular 25c value, eachAl5c.
Folding Baby Cart, the kind most
stores ask $500 for; in Cost Sale at
$798.
Climbing Monkey, very attractive
toy for the kiddies; usually soc; Cost
Sale price is SOC.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27
DEATHS.

Vivian Chloe Peters, age year. 1885
Pearce, May 26; enteritis.
Civil Taylor age months, 1716 Chel-
sea, May 81; asphyxia.
Annie Bell Harris. age 0, s Violet,
May "a; mitral insufifciency.
Louis Gay, age months, General
hospital, May rs; pneumonia.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-27

80 fine Administer Rugs, 27X54. We cannot
replace this rug at our Cost Sale price,
SAT-.
500 square feet genuine Printed Cork Limo
leum, 5 patterns; sells everywhere, $l.s0;
here eSc
800 good heavy Hit-or-Miss Rag Rugs size
27x54 made from new materials; usually
SIPS to $3.50; cost price, SLAB.
21-inch tall Jointed Dolls, with moving eyes
and pretty wig; usually priced $50; in
Cost Sale at $34o
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-30
Missouri Boy Comes to Defense OF
His Native State.

Ii had never doubted. says the
'.tlitor of the Farmers and Stockman,
thc existence OF many poets among
the subscribers to The Farmer and
Stockman. that doubt would be eff
fectively dispellcd by the poems. ar
irving at my desk every day. Mis-
souri, has been particularly we'll rep
resented, since an unknown Kansas
poet wrote slightingly of the Show
Me" state. Not only the men and the
women are rallying to Missouri's de-
tense, but the children as we'll Among
the latter is Ralph Fritts. of Butler.
Mo-, who writes me as follows:
Dear Mr.. Picrce:--In reply to the
unknown poet, whose poem was print
cd in The Farmer and Stockman, |
am sending you some verses. l am
IS years old and | cannot stand TO
have my state abused.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-30
Increase in Food EXPORTS.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The cx-
ports of food products from the Unit
cd States in November amounted to
$I3S,9S0,oSr, as compared with $685.
ASH in November, 1919. For the
eleven months of 1920 the total was
$I,473,06o,I76, while for the same
period last year they amounted to ST.
6I,937,724.
Brcadstuffs exported in November
were valued at $oo,777,o8I, as COM
pared with $7I,71I.o66 in the CORE
spending month year ago. In the
eleven months period this year bread
stuits exported totaled $o82,S52,a57.
Exports of meat products last month
amounted to, $39,2II,oo7, while in No
vember, 1919, they were valued at
$6I,745,I9S.
Cotton valued at only $o1,I38,37-
was exported last month as compared
with $751; ,3oo,e72 in November, 1919
The total exported in the eleven
months period this year amounted 10
ST. ,o44 ,O83,523.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-30
WOULD BAR ALL FOREIGN.
ERS AS LAND OWNERS IN
CALIFORNIA
Legislators Propose to Extend Law
Now Affecting Japanese.

Washington, Dec 2S--The report
that Japan had withdrawn opposition
10 the California anti Japanese land
law took a new turn Tuesday. when
Representative Kahn announced he
had called meeting of the house
California delegation to consider
widening the law to prohibit land
holding by all foreigners.
The meeting will be held Wedncs
DAY, according to Kahn, who is rank
ing member OF the California delega
ton. The meeting is considered high
ly significant in the light of these
= two points:
1. Application oi the present anti
alien land law to all foreigners would
automatically nullify the protest OF
Japan against the measure as discriln-
inatory to Japanese, even ii Japan
continued her opposition.
:. Widening of the law would act
AS check against the large British
oil holdings in California. 1t was
intimatcd in one authoritative quar-
ter that the reason for Japan's re-
ported withdrawal OF her protest
against the law was because Great
tritain was worried over the future
If her California oil interests.
Pressure could have been cXerted
Ivy Great Britain upon Japan to with
draw her protest.
Kahn has decided to recommend to
the California delegation extension OF
the land law. Ii the other members
OF the delegation approve such 4 step
the recommendation will be made TO
the California legislature.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-30
Death of Willis Crabb.

generally known, Uncle Willis
Crabb," died at Springfield, Mo-,
Sunday morning, December 10, at ten
o'clock. In the passing away OF
Uncle Willis the country loses one
of its, best and noblest cnar Acters. a
man well advanced III "a,s yet o. =
who had seemingly discover II ;i,e Sc
eret-of- perpetual ycilti.- MAi- al
ways a jovial man ard WAS a great
many years younger in his actions
than many men years his junior.
He was one of the early pioneers
OF this country having lived here for
over forty years. Some months back
he and Mrs. Crabb celebrated their
Golden Anniversary, moving pictures
OF which were made and were the de-
light OF their multitude of friends.
Had he lived month longer he
would have reached his 0Sth birth
day. Mrs. Crabb is 92. In his more
active years he was prominent in the
Masonic lodge of this place and also
in the Presbyterian Church. For
years he was an Elder in the church
and when he became too old for ac-
tive service he was made an Hon
orary Elder OF the church.
Willis Crabb, son of Edward and
Mary (Figgins) Crabb, was born
January 2, 1923, in Orange county,
Indiana, where the family had stopped
over winter enroute from Ohio to
Illinois. His boyhood was spent in
Carrollton, Greene county, III. He
was married in ST. Louis, Feb. IA,
1913, to Mary Hester Forsythe,
daughter OF Thomas and Rachel
(Estes) Forsythe, who was born
April 10, 1890 in Vandalia, ILL.,, and
who survives her husband at the age
of o2.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crabb came to Bates
county in 1882 and settled on the
farm two miles southeast of here and
which is now occupied by the son,
Fred Crabb. After nearly thirty-nine
years residence here, they moved to
Springfield, Mo-, where Mr.. Crabb
passed away Sunday morning at the
home OF his daughter, Mrs. Noble.
Surviving are the widow, SIX
Mrs. Charles Falor and
Mrs. c. c. McGennis of the home ad-
dress Mrs. Robert Noble of Spring
field, Mo- Mrs. Glib Cunningham OF
Chicago, Mrs. Rachel Spears Of
Springfield, ILL.,, Miss Ida Crabb OF
springfield, Mo-; also three sons,
John Crabb OF Oklahoma, Will
-rabb of Muskogee. Okla, and Fred
Crabb OF the home address; also
twenty-five grand children and three
Observation-Disclosures County
Republican.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-30
Farm Bureau Employs Marketing

The Farm Bureau Board has hesc
its regular monthly meetings since
the last election and at every meet
ing has had very intereStig and help
full programs. The Board of Direc-
tors have been very prompt and
regular at these meetings, and as Il
result we have accomplished some
very good work. ------
The meeting of November 4th is
characteristic of the meetings that we
have had of the Board of Directors.
This meeting was called to order by
the Vice President. After the regu-
lar routine of business, reading of the
minutes and hearing the various re-
ports, the Board of Directors repre-
sented by Mr.. Frank Fix, J. II. Bak-
| er, T.. Thompson, Geo. Argen-
bright, ii. p. Robinson, and Il. a.
Langenbachcr, comprising a majority
of the board, went on record favor
iEg the Introduction OF lime stone
crushers in the communities where
needed, the annual seed corn show,
selling OF the seed corn in the spring
of each year, pure bred sales for the
purpose of disposing of the surplus
registered stock owned on the small
farms in Bates County, seed corn
testing, farmers community short
courses, and the monthly publication
of the activities of the Farm Bureau.
December 18th. The meeting was
aclled to order by President Charters.
Those present were Emmett Burk, J.
+. Thompson, w. Fl. Charters, Geo.
Argcnbright, !. X. Baum, Ben Wix
and r. A. Langenbaccher. This meet
ing was given over entirely to the
question of marketing. This subject
had been brought tip at every meet
ing of the Board of Directors previ-
Gus to this time, but the directors
were unable to decide upon a plan
that would be workable and satisfy
the needs, OF Bates County farmers.
But Tuesday, tile 18th, they finally
at all arrangement whereby a |
marketing man will be employed i'm
to take up this project in
Bates County. The money is already
in Our hands and the man will have
been employed before this article
reaches the farmers. Geo. Argen-
bright, J. L. Thompson and X. "A.
Langenbacher were appointed as 4
to hire the man and get
this work under way Keen interest
8 manifested from every section in
his. movement and we are certain
hat this action on the part of the
directors OF the Farm Bureau will re-
,cive hearty cooperation of every
Bates county farmer.
The dealings OF the marketing man
Will be to handle the livestock ship
,ing, wherever advisable until such
inc as that community can train
nan to take up the work for-them, at
which time the county marketing man
will withdraw from active participa-
ion and work in other communities
where his services are desired. Any
rticle which farmers of Bates coun-
y may need, which can be handled in
ar lots and which will not be handled
" the merchants of the county on
casonable basis will be handled
through this division.
Farmers, let your wants be known
o the Bates County Farm Bureau.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-30
EXCEL MAN IN MANY THINGS
Lower Animals Have Attributes
Never Attained by Humanity.

Did you ever stop to think tina,
with all mans Boosting OF his super
iority he is, after all, a very inconl.
rletc and faulty creature, lacking
many of the qualities and accomplish
ments OF those he looks down upon.
Do you realize that the squirrel
can look much further into the future
than the best educated man and lore
cast with measurable certainty events
and conditions?
DO you know that the bear can vol
unfairly suspend animation and re
main without food, with lowered
heart action and diminished breath
ing, for period which would result
in the death of any human being, and
suffer no bad result?
Did you know that the sense of
smell is thousand times more acute
in the butterfly. than in the human
family? so
You have observed that the ear OF
almost any animal is much more SEN
sitive to noise than the ear of man.
The eagle, the house fly and the
spider have eyes hundreds of times
more efficient than the human optic
and much more complicated in opera
ton.
Did you know that lobster which
loses one of its claws can grow a new
one just. as good as the one he lost,
while man when he loses hand or
leg has to put up with an inferior
substitute?
Did you know that an ant is cap
able OF infinitely more exertion and
continued labor than the man who
with his heel ruthlessly destroys the
work that the ant has done?
Did you know that in many of the
over forms of life when a tooth for
any reason becomes worn or diseased
md falls out another tooth grows to
AXE it's place?
DO you realize that On one OF the
animal kingdom will voluntarily eat
improper foods and no one OF them
:vcr acquires harmful habits?
The courage of the gamecock far
that of man and the per-
'istence OF the spider totally eclipses
hat of his two-legged superior.-F.
i. Walker in the Chicago News.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-30
Herrell Happenings.

Christmas has gone and Santa
Claus seems to have been good to
everyone.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hertz, son,
Ray, and daughter Esther, spent Sun
day at the home of John Strange.
Walter Taylor and family ate
Christmas dinner at II. A. Wayland's
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer, of Oklahoma,
spent Sunday at w. 0. Cards.
Buford Everett spent Sunday a.
John Strange's.
Mr.. and Mrs Fritts and little
Dorothy Rule. of independence, are
spending a few days at Mr.. and Mrs.
Wick Rays.
Mrs. Malvry Clardy of Butler, and
Mr.. Merle Houston Of Archie, took
dinner at the Joe Clark home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Harbert and
family spent Saturday and Sunday
at Amsterdam, visiting Mrs. Harbert's
parents.
Dorothy Clark visited Nina French
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Ashby Wayland spent Tues
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed EllingtQN-
Miss Heien Clark is spending the
Christmas holidays with homefolks.
Misses Ruth and Della Wayland
spent Christmas vacation at home.
Miss Lillian Trites. of Kansas City,
who has been visiting Miss Esther
Hertz, returned home Monday.
Miss Clara Fenton, teacher of the
Herrell school had a Christmas pro-
gram and tree Friday, for her pupils.
The Herrell w. c. I. U. will meet
at the home of Mrs. Vergie Harbert
Thursday, Jan. 6, 1921.
Mrs. Jess Trent has been quite i'll
with tonsilitis.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-30
Harding Out of Senate Soon.

Marion, o., Dec. 27.-President-
elect Harding will resign his seat as
United States senator as soon as
Harry L. Davis takes office as gov
cinor OF Ohio, January 10. it became
known today following a conference
OF the two. Mr.. Davis will immedi-
ately issue commission to ex-Gov-
crnor Willis to succeed Mr.. Harding
iii the senate.
Following the conference, Mr..
Davis issued statement in which lie
said that the President-elect told>him
he wanted to have his resignation on
his desk as soon as he took possess
sion, so that might have the pleas
ure OF Immediately issuing a commits
sion to Ex-Governor Willis"
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-30
Railroads Not to Ask Hike in Rates.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Railroads
are not contemplating requests for
rates higher than those granted by the
interstate commerce commission last
July, according to Thomas Dewitt
Cuyler. chairman OF the Association
of Railway Executives. Cuyler, in a
statement here, said the roads under
private ownership had moved large
gross tonnage of freight than ever
before and had also gotten more
miles out of each freight car.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-30
MISSOURI.

| read in the Farmer and Stockman
A poem by woman unknown,
And one would get the impression
From the poem, her manner and tone
That she lives out West, in her Kan
sas land,
With sunfiowers tall, with lizards and
sand.
She boasts of their schoois-'good
old schools
In her wonderful Kansas land,
Where the civilized children go
With the Negroes, hand in hand;
Where in summertime there comes
the hail
In Jumps as big as a water pail.
II doctors bills took all our live stock,
1t certainly would be a sin;
But SO fine is the land the peo-
pie,
That the cattle all come back again.
We raise a crop, most every year,
But If we don't, we shed no tear.
A wall we could build round Mis-
souri,,
And live such a care-free life,
Away from the world, even Kansas,
Away from all war and all strife.
That Mrs. Loeb Dragged, may all be
Bot I'll take Unknown" down q peg
or two.
nr:...: z. L.ou,u <he ,.r1Sld nver
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-30
Have 500 Radicals to Deport.

Washington. Dec. 28.-Deportation
OF Russian radicals has been re-
sumed, it was said today at the de
partment of labor A number of Rus
slams were started home last week
and another batch of twenty-five vii!
leave New York in about three weeks.
The radicals are sent to Libau and
moved thence by rail into soviet Rus
STA.
There are about five hundred Rus
sian radicals awaiting deportation at
New York and elsewhere, but their
movement has been held up, pending
the outcome of negotiations with the
Esthonian government for permits
sion for them to pass through that
country.