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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03
ALT AND JESS.

The republicans of the state are also
giving US very interesting contest
and every good citizen, regardless of
party. should also be concerned over
the way that battle of ballots turns out
Down at the bottom OF the struggle Is
the old contention between the element
headed by Hon. Newell Sanders and
that which is led by ex-Mayor Jesse
M, Llttleton, Senator Sanders organ
Iced and led the republican party to the
only victories II has ever won In the
state. since the days Of Alvin Hawkins,
and he did II by broad-mlnded, patriotic
leadership When there was n need of
real state patriotism he put his repub-
lican hosts behind the Independent judi
DIAL candidates in 1910, The result was
tho four years OF Hoopers adminlstra-
ton.
Mr.. Littleton is a successful lawyer.
public speaker with real oratoricai
ability. genial In his personal relations
and popular. but 1t has been largely
due, we believe, to his failure to favor
progressive legislation that he has
never proved strong candidate before
the people. The result is that Hon. All
Taylor In showing great strength and
may be nominated IN the primary. The
chief argument used against All is that
he Is old. According to some of the
Littleton writer's he is about 90, but
Judging by the way he gets over the
state and the good stories he tells his
hearers he IL not much over 30. At
any rate. he 10 the brother of Bob, and
the democrats like to hear him as well
as the republicans. Mai. Charles r.
Evans, Of Chattanooga, the other local
candidate in the race. has furnished
the newspaper pep In the campaign.
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PEAcE NEoorlArloNs.

Beyond the fact that Polish and Rus
sian representatives have met at Brest-
Litovsk. little is known OF the progress
or their parleys. Some uneasness Is
manifested In allied circles however,
lest recent successes Of the bolshevists
may serve to make them more agrees
sive in their negotiations and demands
than would otherwise have been the
case. Upon the nature of the outcome
Of this peace conference Will depend
the question OF a general conference
with soviet representatives by the allied
governments in London. II terms are
not reached between the Poles and Rus
slams, the projected London conference
may be abandoned.
Alternative policies, to be adopted Ia
case Of failure OF peace negotiations
are being considered by the allies. 1t
seems practically conceded, however,
that active war with Russia will not be
undertaken except as a last resort. 1t
IL freely confessed that none of the
allied nations is In condition to resume
hostilities on any very extensive scale
The probability appears greater that. in
case OF failure Of peace negotiations,
renewal OF the blockade OF Russia would
be attempted and an effort made to
make 1t more effective than ever. 1t is
known that the bolshevists are ex-
tremely anxious for the removal Of all
trade restrictions, hence might agree to
moderate their miltancy.
The whole world will watch eagerly
the progress Of negotiations. The war
rare between Poland and Russia is the
great impeachment in the way of the re-
turn to peaceful conditions in Europe.
Both OF those nations while fighting
doggedly, must be near economic ex-
haustion. How Russia has organized
and prosecuted hostilities on such an
extensive scale is. in the circumstances,
one Of the modern marvels. But Eu-
rope Is exceedingly weary Of war. Its
industrial and economic recuperation
VIII, In large measure, be held up until
peaceful conditions can be restored 1t
IL quite apparent that the social fabric
OF the country is strained to the tearing
point,
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STILL FURTHER IMPROVEMENT.

Cotton prospects, according TO the
government crop report, indicate
yield OF 12.519,000 bales as against H.
100000, the estimate of month ago.
This is an increase OF more than l.0O0,-
900 bales. In condition figures, the
Increase Ia from 707 per cent. to TAI per
cent While the indicated crop yield IL
Ktili considerably below normal the In
creaRe OF more than n million bales
means n big addition to the wealth OF
the south. The demand for cotton all
over the world is so keen that little II
any reduction In price IL likely TO result
from the larger crop which is now ex-
nccted II is considered probable that
tho further progress Of the season may
simprove the condition OF the crop still
more.
There is cause for general felicltation
that there has been constant improve
ment Of the condition Of most Of the
country's crops MS tho season advanced,
The outlook at first was anything but
encouraging. The farmers were labor
Ing under many handlcaps, one OF them
heing shortage OF help. Added to this
was a most ungraclous season. But.
as already noted each recurring re-
port showed Improvement over previous
conditions. This was oharacteristically
true Of the wheat crop. the production
figures of which are expected to show
still larger total IN the next report
than heretofore predicted. Conditions
have lately been unfavorahle for the
growth OF corn In some sections, but u
good big yield In indicated.
Our fine wheat prospects. supple
nionted by good crops In most other
wheat countries. are already making
their impression on the markets. The
cost OF living is not going to be so high
Tor the next year. The portions Of the
world which have been famine stricken
may hope for more and cheaper food.
And as the bountIful crops are grad
hally distributed, may be the dlstrac-
lions which have been harassing the
world Will subside. This would most
assuredly be the case II the Polish
Russian war can be composed The
earth is yet fruitful and ready TO min
lister TO man II only given the op-
portunity.
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Cannot Overcome Economic Law.

Editor The News:
The following paragraphs are from
the answer to an inquiry as to building
prospects, and strike me as particularly
relevant at this time. | respectfully
commend them to the earnest consid-
GRAFTON OF, not only those interested
IN building conditions. but to all, since
All are concerned y in the battling eco
homie problems that press upon us
with menaoing persistence for early
solution,
Profiteers, in both labor and mate
rlals, seem hell-bent or killing the
goose that lays the golden egg. In
their blind, selfish greed they have
gone just little too far. Under the
duress OF necessity the people had be-
come somewhat reooneiled to paying
twice as much as things are worth. but
when 1t comes to paying over three
times as much, they simply quit the
game.
The only cure, as see It. is to let ma
turo take its course. When all building
operations stop short off, somebody will
begin to suffer for business; then some
OF the profltoers-practically all, In fact,
except those poor. ignorant smps who
have been fed up on the vicious and
absurd idea that organized forces can
ooerce tho law OF supply and demand
Will be glad to accept business on the
OASIS OF n lutt anu TeNSoubhle nTOhts
The law OF supply and demand Is
million ton steam roller and the indtvid-
ual, class or nation that refuses TO
step from under Ia going to be mashed
80 fiat that he will have to be buried In
an envelope.
The man or organization that con-
tlnues TO stand pat upon the proposition
that he can take something from his
fellow without giving fun value in re-
turn IL simply hutting his own brains
out against the immovahle wall OF nat
ural law. ,
The idea Of something for nothing is
as puerile aud silly as an EFFORT TO pour
tho water out Of n Jug without admit
ting air to take its place. 1t postuiates
m moral and economic vacuum. ana ma
ture ahhors vacuum in the moral any
economic, as well as In the phNslVal
world. and promptly brings 10 pear wy
lnmeasurable forces Of her eternal laws
to prevent it's existence, and--dont 1901
yourself-she always succeeds
On the other hand. any man can nave
cvcrvthing that he needs, ana pfaV-
ticallv anything that he may want ny
paving for Il IN what he has an aupls
sunplv of and don't want himScuman
both parties TO the TRANSACTION VIII Wv
This Is fairly accurate statement
OF n real, practical, scienuhc uu'n, anu
tho man who win take the uoupIe 10
figure Il out will have found INC S1Iu
ton OF, not only his own 'no, ,,,o,,,j,
nrchIcr,s that threaten the very exist
once OF present civilization, For
You can no moro al n jug with water
,vithout letting tho air out than YOU can
cmptv Il OF water without letting me
mir IN. The law operates WIN e t,,s
,SaNy You can no more give without
receiving than you can receive without
This solution was offered 60 the world
IN one short sentence by the greatest
~ can he eNpressed I'm ono word, but
I'm, word Is not. as the rrontccrs seem
20 think, price but service.
w CHARLES w. CARLTON.
Aie-l7 Temple Court, Chattanooga,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03
JAPS EXPLAIN FULLY

Toxic. Aug. ga. P.)--There is no
indication that Japan will refrain from
carrying out military arrangements she
has made in dealing with the problems
arising out of conditions in Siberia.
The government some time ago outlined
to the world powers its policy re-
gardlng Siberia and In its forthcoming
note TO Washington will amplify state
This note, 1t is understood here, will
point out the purely temporary charac-
ter Of the occupation by Japanese troops
Of points IN the Saghalien district.
Japanese officials have been careful to
explain to foreign newspaper corre-
spondents here that the United States
was within her rights in asking Japan
to define her policy regarding Siberia.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

Gov. Roberts In his speech at Knox
Vile made very unfair use Of the fact
that Col, Crabtree was not Endorsed In
Hamilton county at the meeting OF the
county convention on May 20. The gov
ernor claimed that all three democratic
candidates for governor had lost their
own counties, and that he himself had
been Endorsed In those counties. Az
Tor Candidate Writ. OF Putnam county,
We do not know why he wasn't in
dorsed.
Hon, John r. Neal was qualified for
the primary, but has made no effort TO
SECURE votes. His friends are opposed
10 the governor and win probably not
waste their votes. As for Col Crahtree
as he did not enter the campaign until
after the county convention here was
held, II Is impossible TO see the force
OF the governors claim OF a victory
mere II Will be remembered, too, that
these resolutions were amended In the
convention 80 ms to contain a very sharn
criticism OF the governors public utni-
ties bill so the victory he won here
was Of character to embRrrnss rather
than help him. II Gov Roberts Is so
strong he ought to explain why Jack
son county, next to Overton, his home,
voted down n resolution 10 indorse him
by vote OF 900 to l6.
Gov. Roberts reply TO the Writ
charges is printed In another column.
The governor says no did not know
OF the character Of the woman
whom he employed, who was after
ward arrested for bad conduct while
she was holding an important Of
ice In the state capitol Let us as
cept the statement. II would be humn-
iating TO know that governor OF Ten
nossee had wiltully put such a character
In public place and made the tax
payers pay $4,000 year for her sup.
port We have not printed Wirts
charges, because Judge Roberts is the
governor OF Tennessee,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03
REDUCED CONSUMPTION OF WOOL,

The consumption Of raw wool for the
ss:rst six months Of 1920 has fallen Off
considerably as compared with the same
months OF last year. The decrease IL
nearly 100000 pounds and is ac-
counted for with various explanations
The drop coming at a time when wool
Is no materially lower in price and when
wcolens are gradually tending downward
II the subject of wide comment In COM
mercial and Industrial circles. There Is
an instant inquiry regarding the cause
or causes OF these Simultaneous declines
There are several reasons, all OF which
have probably had more or less to do
with producing the effects noted above
First and foremost. perhaps. was the
checking OF purchasing due to prevail
ing high prices There were thousands
may be millions--of persons who de-
cided to wear their old clothes a while
longer, or wear overalls. Finding that
sales were decreasing, merchants be-
gan to discount prices In order to I'M
load accommodating stocks. While these
special sales we're in progress. there was
necessarily some hesitancy about plac-
ing orders for future stocks,
Another factor In the equation was
Ittt TACT lndt WOOL prouuoeioh W"S "SsN
NY gaining ON consumption. This might
have stimulated consumption but for the
fact that prices Of woolens was still
high and the trade was waiting for the
effect OF bigger wool stocks to he felt
in the market. While the merchant
hesitated about future orders, the mills
attempted to maintain high prices, not
withstanding the plentifulness and
cfeapness OF wool Some Of them pre-
ferred to close down rather than accept
orders at a material reduction.
The upshot is that merchants are
not buying in their usual quantities and
tho mills, finding orders for finished
products slow about coming in. are cur
taiiing their operations and their pur-
chases OF raw wool. The price cur
rent is downward. however. and will be
difiieult to check. The result Will be
that mills will accept orders at lower
figures and that merchants will resume
their purchases for the fall and winter
trade. II Is extremely unlikely that the
mills can. by means Of combinations TO
stop production. hold prices up to any
thing like recent high levels.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

larity and other qualities and Is oppos-
ing the levee. Mr.. 2. J. Kruesi is the
republican candidate and this insures a
very interesting contest In the general
election. We have no more public
spirited citizen than. Mr.. Kruesi.
In the democratic primary Mr.. Eugene
III. Williams Is the only candidate from
this part of tho district for executive
committeeman and Is entitled to the
solid support OF Hamilton county on his
excellent record
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03
MEDITATION CIGARS

All men who smoke like a good cigar
One that does not bite the tongue-one
that satisfies--Such smoke Is found
In Meditation cigars; at all dealers.
Chaney-Scott Cigar Co., distributors
(Adv.)
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

There are folks who slam Bryan on
account OF his three unsuccessful races
for president. yet consider Sir Thomas
Upton one OF the greatest sports OF the
age.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

as tn two nations sent troops TO Siberia
under an arrangement made at the sug-
gestion OF the Washington government
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

Mrs. Belmont intimates that her
party might occasionally nominate
male candidate II he should agree TO
behave himself.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

The republican candidate continues
10 seek information from Dayton. He
DOUBTLESS needs Il.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

Georgia now has three candidates for
senator. which gives the primary board
another chance TO spring rule six-or
was Il rule ten?--to determine the
cpntezt.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

Is John Thompson. Jr., a victim Of
the same disease which atfllcts the
president OF France2
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

From rather poor start early in the
season, American crop prospects have
steadily improved this year.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

Notwithstanding felioitations received.
Senator Bailey is probably fully aware
Of the folly OF laughing too soon.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03
Remarkable Remarks.

Mrs. Calvin Coolldge-The governor
chooses all my clothes. .ts
Fannie Hurst-When ! got up 'iio
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

Raising the price OF passports 20
Mexico makes II all the easier for Amer
leans TO stay at home.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

John /. Lewis. president Of the min
ers' federation, still has some respect
for the obligations Of a contract.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

Strike or no strike, the price Of coal
70 THE consumer gradually approaches
the skyline
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

II seems 10 require considerable
time for Mr. Taft and Mr.. Hoover to
revise their minds
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

Mr. HRrdlngs assurance that he will
not be a superman was hardly noces-
Eary
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

Nebraska ie TO huild now state
house. the height Of which Is 20 CORE
spond roughly with the cost OF the
undertaking,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

What the country needs 10 q national
umpire TO call the strikes.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

Mr. Taft is probably n republican stlll.
There is no doubt about his being still
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

The Irish crisis is easily entitled TO
the endurance record.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

There il really no time TO be wasted
on Gov, CRntu. He ought to name his
price for retirement without more ado
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

morning the day was the color OF cold
unskimmed soup. " VIVA
Norma Talmadge-Don't make anv
mistake about Tive have Il ON thoss
early Victorian maidens conslderabiv
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-08-03

Even Prof. Gus Dyer gets hand
from the morning paper now. When
the professor was using his mouth for
Hooper for the second and third terms
thp morning paper admit think hts ad-
vice was 80 good. Then he was known
AZ GLOOMY Gus"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
SCHOOL NOTES
VASHON
Basket Ball

The Vashon team journeyed to
Foster last Friday night via the
Portage-Des Moines ferry. But,
alas all was not roses when the
boys landed in Foster. When tax
en- to the basket ball floor the
boys began to wonder whether
they had come TO dance or to play
ball. The floor was one used for
dancing and was as slick as glass
and dusty-oh. boy Well, don t
give up The ship, was the cry; so
the boys waded right into the
game like they meant business.
But it was no use-try as they
would the boys could not stand up
on that floor.
The.frst half ended II to ) in
favor of Foster. and with hope iii
their hearts the boys went the last
half determined to overcome that
lead. For a few minutes they held
them even and dropped in a
couple of goals to add TO the
score: but a few falls took all life
from the boys. and the game end
ed 29-15 in favor of Foster.
After the game our hosts treated
us royalty with apple pie a la
mode and little music. They are
-
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
SEPGEANT SAVED
FROM ARMY JAIL
HE AND 1.-TWO STARS" IN SAME
FIX BUT LAD is RESCUED.

Cleveland. O.-You veterans of the
late war with the coolies. Huns ct
ceetra will appreciate this story.
The train from the East, hours late
because of blizzard, was pulling into
Cleveland
soldier boy. sergeant, service
hat pulled despondently down over his
eyes, sat and stared unblinklngly out
of the window into the fierce blasts OF
snow. His seatmate struck up a con
cersatlon with him. after several over.
lures had failed.
Gee. hut this storm sure is getting
me In badl" said the boy. I'm 10
hours over my leave now. Me for the
hoosgow, for sure ~
The passenger listened to the story
and then requested the soldier TO let
him take his pass minute. The pas
senger went up to the other end of the
car and sat down with another man.
Soon he heckoned to the sergeant
When the lad got to the other end
of the car and saw two stars on either
shouider of the man the passenger had
consulted he saluted.
Sergeant" said the officer. i've
explained on the back OF this pass that
the same storm that delayed you also
hdid me back. In case they don't be
liese this is my signature, here's my
card Give them both"
The soldier walked bnck TO his seat.
Then he looked at the card. 1t said !:
Major General Leonard Wood, Com
mander. Central Department"
'sCan you beat TT" unused the dough-
hoy. as he stared ont the window once
mare. but this time with wide grin.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
INCOME TAX
IN NUTSHELL

WHO Single persons who had net
income of 1000 or more for the
year 1919.
Married couples who had net
income of 5000 or more.
WHEN March 10. 1920, is final
date for filing returns and max
ing first payments.
WHERE Collector OF Internal
ReYenue for District In which
the person resides,
HOW Full directions on Form
lOlOA and Form 1910: also the
law and regulations.
HHAT-Four per cent normal tax
on taxable income up TO $4,000
In excess of exemption. Eight
per cent normal tax on balance
of taxable income. Surtay, from
one per cent to sixty-fiye per cent
on net incomes over $1,000.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday school 1900; preaching
II 60; Christian Endeavor 5:30.
The theme of the sermon will be.
The Eternal Exchange
The young people of the com
are asked TO keep in mind
the study entertainment class
al the home Of Miss Fran
ces Blekkink mex! Monday even
ing. Also 10 remember that the
time Of beginning is 80. Il any
cannot attend quite at that time,
come at the time of convenience.
r G. Williams,
Minister.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
DO YOU READ?

When transacting business at
Nashon State Bank don't fail to
send in your subscriptions Cor the
Country Gentleman, the Ladies
Home journal or the Saturday
Evening Post--one or three of the
best magazines published. See
Miss Jacobs.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11
VASHON

Keep the date, March II, Log
church.
Neal Waldron has been i'll from
an attack of the flu.
Floyd Mace made a trip to Sc
attic during the week,
Harold Dmnbleton is visiting rel
atives in Victoria.
st. Patrick basket social AT the
Log church, March nth.
w. j, Gordon made a trip TO Sc
attic the first of the week.
A. b. Newell Of Seattle was a
visitor on the Island Wednesday.
Miss Lois Priest of Seattle was
week end guest of Miss Frances
Blekkink.
Among the shoppers 20 Seattle
: on Monday were Mesdames Ganly
and Dubois.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". D. Garvin and
youngest child have been on the
sick list for several days.
Miss Myrtle Van 0linda is now
convalescing after a severe illness
following an attack of the flu.
Mr.. J. B. Mitchell of Seattle
spent the week end at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. b. j. Kerl
Messrs. Geo. Convey and Henry
Kuentz of Seattle paid visit TO
their relatives on the Island last
Sunday.
Miss Lola Mcgowan Of the L. Of
Wanda student friend were week
end guests at the parental w. j.
Mcgowan home.
Mrs. II. l.. Chappelle visited in
Tacoma last week at the home of
her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Peter
McDuff.
For shingles see W. V. Covey,
Vashon. The quality and price is
right. Phone 223.
The water-proof-est water proof
shoe dressing you ever saw at Gar
wins. Only 15c a can.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11

In another column viii be found
the financial statement of the Va
shon State Bank, which is indica-
tive of steady aud substantial
growth and careful and conserva-
tive management.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-03-11

}. b. Dahlager is having con
siderable blowing done on his.
land. Says he is going TO help
bring down the cost of spuds this
year.