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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-02

calender, 1t might be possible TO get a
decision in a few weeks.
But the effort to make peace Dy
Joint resolution Is really doomed TO ram
ure simply because the president . mas
so many moves by which the measure
can be blocked People in administra-
ton quarters realize. though they may
not be willing to permit 1t publicly, that
there is so much merit in the contention
OF so many members OF congress reia-
tive 10 the implied right of the legis-
lative branch of the government to ter
inmate war. II congress alone can
declare war, why can't congress bring
the same war to an end?
That simple question is what Is
troubling lawyers on both the demo-
cratic and republican sides OF the con-
troversy. The constitution doesn't say
anything about the power OF congress
to end wars, but 1t does specially give
the president right to make treatles ana
submit them to congress for approval.
The point has never before arisen. IL
will establish a precedent.
On the other hand the republican
leaders have included in their joint
resolution the proviso that the presl-
dent is Instructed TO communicate 10
the German government that uhless
Germany concurs in the, ACTION OF the
American congress ana pestows tne
same rights and privileges to America
az would have been gained by the
treaty OF Versailles with reference to
property and trade advantages, com.
mercial intercourse with Germany. Will
be suspended after the lapse OF the
forty five day time limit.
In other words. congress undertakes
to dictate the nature OF communica-
tion to a foreign government, while the
constitution says the president alone
shall have that right,
The pendulum has swung from one
extreme, in which the president sought
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the young man was out in the corri-
dor with four doorkeepers holding
him. He was then permitted to make
his speech In "a gentle whisper. 1t
turned out that he thought the ghost
of Jefferson had picked him out to
show the world the way to peace. He
had an American nag in his breast
pocket to wave at the climax OF his
address,. and he was quite broken
hearted that the guards would not let
aim go back and show the senate
how to be peaceful.
The list OF gallery "shall nots" has
gradually accumulated to its present
size. There is no complete printed
copy In existence. None IL needed.
Every guard knows intuitively that
the minute visitor begins to hven
up It In time to squelch him.
Another institution OF the guards
Ia a series of cards informing visitors
In polite language that the gallery
rails or not coat racks or elbow
rests. II used TO keep two guards
busy rushing up and down the aisles
to tell people about this unwritten
law. Even then, a hat or powderpuff
would occasionally sail down and hit
some portly and dignified lawmalter
on the nose. Some OF the senators
became quite nervous about II. But
now, with an abundance of printed
notices, the danger Is minimized.
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that 1t trespasses on the constitu-
tional right Of the executive 70 con-
duct the foreign relations OF the
country and TO make treaties and
agreements with foreign powers.
Congress may decide to pass the
resolution over Mr.. Wilson's veto.
Assuming a wo-thirds vote of both
houses lis possible--something which
is doubted, because in the senate the
treaty itself was beaten because
enough democrats stood steadfastly
by President Wilson and prevented
ratification with the Lodge reserva-
tion-a grave question would arise
as to the validity of the joint reso-
luton.
Constitutional lawyers disinter-
ested in the present dispute declare
that II congress gave a thirds
vote to the joint resolution when We
toed by the president. II would not
stand in the same category as a bill
which becomes law that way but
would be absolutely invalid.
If congress disputed the invalidity
Of the joint resolution under such
circumstances any citizen of the
URited States whose property is af-
fected by the statement IN the JOINT
resolution that the war has come TO
an end may bring a case into court
to determine the validity OF that
resolution. The executive branch
of the government. itself, through
the department of justice, could
bring such a case,
Inasmuch as the supreme court has
lately shown that. when the public In
terest demands, It can dispose OF cases
without the delay OF so many months
which commonly attended cases on the
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-02
SWISS SOCIALISTS NOW
PLAN WORLD STRIKE

Geneva, April Preparation for a
world wide twenty-four- hour strike on
May are already being made in
Switzerland by socialists. communist
and other radical elements. Foreign
ngltators are active in tho movement
hut they win probably be expelled be-
fore that date.
IL is very certain, however, the Swiss
will Join In the movement. which was
launched by Nikola Lenlne. boleshe-
Wiki premier OF Russia, an an expert
world proletAriAt.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-02
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young Is TO feel
young-to do this you must watch your
liver and bowels--there's no need of
having sallow oomplexion--dark rings
under your eyes--pimples--a bilious
look in your face-dull eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctor will tell you
ninety per cent of all sickness comes
from inactive bowels and liver.
DR.. Edwards. a well-known physician
in Ohio, perfected a vegetable com.
pound mixed with olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels. which he gave to
his patients for years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub
stitute for calomel. are gentle in their
action yet always effective They bring
about that natural buoyancy which all
should enjoy by toning up the liver and
clearing the system of impurities
DR. Edwards Olive Tablets are known
by their olive color. l0c and sc.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-02
VOTE OF CONFIDENCE
Nitti's Administration Salts.
fies Italian People.

Rome, April t.--(Delayed) reso-
luton expressing confidence in the
italian government headed by Premier
Nitti was adopted by the senate today
by vote OF 10T to II. Before the
vote was taken the premier made a
speech declaring that Italy In anxious
10 enter into negotiations with Jugo-
Slavia at once for settlement of the
Adrietic dispute.
RUSSIA must be rehabilitated and
we must place Germany In a position
to produce in order 10 maintain the
equilibrium OF Europe" said the pre-
mier. 'If the ex-kaiser was responsible
for the war the German people have
already paid their share for the crime.
The Italian policy win be to appeal
to all European forces to help, There
can be no complete restoration of
Europe without combined effort"
Premier Nitti said Italy did not want
violence In Turkey. but desires troops
there for the protection OF the OAR
danellen and the Bosphorus and for
traders who are exploiting the riches OF
Asia Minor.
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met since his return TO America
Zbyszko said.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-02
MUST Be GOOD in
SENATE GALLERY
Talk Above a Whisper or Point
at Grating Senators at
Your Peril.
(sY FREDERIC J. HAsKIN.)

Washington, April Aft the senate
chamber contains the seats OF the
mighty, the senate galleries are GER
tainiy the seats OF the motionless.
You can travel pretty generally
around the United States and not
have your liberties seriously inter-
fered with. You may not go wading
In Niagara Falls or climb the out
side of the Washington monument
without q permit but aside from a
few restrictions of this sort you can
be your natural self almost any
where.
In the galleries OF the senate, how
ever, the American for once ceases
to be the nearest human approximate
to perpehaSi motion, and becomes a
rival OF the cigar store Indian.
While listening to q senator make
a speech you may not laugh, eat
anything, talk Except in unintelli-
gible whispers), use your index fin-
ger to point out your favorite celeb
rity, put anything on the rail-, use
opera glasses, take snapshots,
read, write, address the senate,
whistle, applaud, or wave your hand
kerchief This is only a partial list,
made up from the writer's personal
observation and experience, OF how
far a galleryite can go without being
stopped by a guard, So far, we have
rarely found anybody who got any
where.
COULDN'T Talk 20 Them.
One young man recently arose to
make a speech to the senate. He
had Just opened his mouth, and put
his hand in his vest, when a guard
leaped down three steps at time,
ana shut him off. In another second
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-02
COURT TO SETTLE.
DISPUTE.
Resolution Raises Question of
Relative Powers of Con-
greSS and President.
10y DAVID LAWRENcE.)

Washington, April 2.-(Copyrighted
for The Chattanooga News) peace
by Joint resolution OF congress. in
stead OF a treaty. has raised such a
serious question as to the relative
powers of the president Of the United
States and the congress that 1t may
require a decision by the supreme
court of the United States to settle
the dispute.
Republican leaders in the house
have framed a resolution not only
declaring the war at an end, but I'M
dertaking to communicate to n for
eign government an ultimatum which,
under the Constitution. heretofore
only the executive branch of THE gov
eminent, In its own discretion, has
been privileged to send.
Here is what is likely to happen:
President Wilson will surely veto
the joint resolution on the ground
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HE CHATTANOOGA NEWS CHATTANOOGA TENN,

to make a treaty without taking into
account the sentiment OF congress, to
the other extreme, in which congress
viii, If the joint resolution IL passed,
attempt to dictate how the president
shall conduct foreign relations.
The partisan atmosphere, together
with a government divided on political
lines. is producing constitutional tan
giles unknown in American history and
is slowly building up a bitterness OF
feeling that may make II difficult to
decide any question. except through the
roundabout. but nevertheless effective,
process of the courts.
Only the calm and disinterested
judgment OF the supreme court of the
United States. set up to say what laws
are valid or invalid can now settle the
dispute to the satisfaction of every
body concerned, unless the republican
congress withdraws its complicating
Joint resolution and President Wilson
sends the treaty back to the senate
with a statement showing his willing
ness to compromise on reservations.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-02
SEVEN HUNDRED CHICAGO
SWITCHMEN GO ON STRIKE

Chicago. April 2.--Because officials of
the Chicago, Milwaukee q st, Paul
railroad removed John Granau as "a
yard conductor here. 700 switchmen
employed by the road went on strike
and its service was crippled today. II
was reported that strike vote is be-
ing taken by switehmen employed on
the Rock Island lines, but this was de-
MED by union official.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-02
RHEUM ATISM
.ADREAD DISEASE
Caused by Acid Poison in the
Blood.

Rheumatism is a disease that Is 90
be dreaded. II neglected, sooner or
later II will become chronic and In
curaIie in nature. when the hest
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relief. Those so afflicted may hnger
a number Of years and die slowly by
inches. enduring all the time the
most intense agony.
One disadvantage OF rheumatism Is
the persistent character OF the dis
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ing q constant variety OF changes,
which breaks down and wears out
one's system and gradually under
mines the health an sometimes
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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-02

Ter. last night refused to accept the de-
cision of a referee in his favor after
his opponent John Freiburg. of Chicago.
had been thrown from the mat and in
jured after the match had gone / hour,
l minutes and IA seconds without a fail.
Freiburg's head struck the floor at
the edge of the mat and he was unable
to continue the match. He was not
seriously injured, 1t was said. Zbyszko
announced his willingness to meet the
Chicago wrestler when he had re-
covered.
Freiburg was the best man" he had
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-04-02
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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-10-21
NUMBER 80.

General Oregon pledged Mex.
leo to pay its debts and recognize
the rights of foreigners.
Governor Cox announced plans
for a whirlwind finish to his pres
idential campaign, to be staged
in the Central and Eastern states.
More than 100 prominent Re-
publicans and Progressives sign
ed a statement endorsing Cox and
the League of Nations issue.
W. B. Thompson urged ending
futile efforts to obtain assur.
ances of United Stares aid for cot.
ton and to make ready for hold.
ing crop.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-10-21
Chester Enjoys Fishing Trip.

Our foreman, H. J. Chester,
went to New Orleans early Sat.
urday and became one of a party
of twelve, Messrs. VIM. Breisa-
cher, AL Brelsacher, w. A. Goe.
bel, M. S. Rigg, r. V. Russell,
H. J. Kottemann, Gus Heitcamp,
H. j. Chester, DR.. D. N. Roberg.
sky, Dr.. Van Alstiney, Dr..
"Montecarlo" Meyers and Dr..
John Dunn, who Oh the private
yatch "Wendy" enjoyed a won.
derfu( fishing trip on the lake
thru the weekend.
Fish were plentiful and there
was no scarity of fresh 'butter.
milk" and the party locked at
Spanish Fort at dusk Sunday
feeling tit and joyous after their
revel in sea food and salt bath
ing.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-10-21
General News In Brief.

Man O'War, peerless three.
year.old, easily defeated Sir Bar
ton in a match race at Windsor
Canada.
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck, the
first white man to ascend Mt, Nc.
klnley, North Americas highest
mountain, died at his home in
Youkon, Alaska.
Senator Smith of South Caro-
lima and Secretary Houston en-.
gagged in a word battle over the
latter's refusal of aid to cotton
holding.
Secretary Colby fosecast the
election of Governor Cox as presi.
dent, declaring he measuredup to
the requirments of the times.
New Orleans, by figures recent
ly published, is second port of
United States by more than $751;
100000 business,
Governor Cox urged friends of
the League of Nations to gather
a funo for the printing of the
covenant.
Samuel Gompers declared Sen.
ator Harding is lined up with the
reactionary interests and against
the working people.
New Orleans police held three
suspects in the Sta>si murder
case one of whom, Gus Tones.
the father Identified.
Two large lumber concerns and
other properties Were destroyed
oy fire in Jackson, Miss. the loss
being about 100000.
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5000 Reward.

Lost-~One dark bay mare,
name shaved, weight about 9O(
pounds, little split in left ear
left eye dead. Will pay $500 re
ward for information leading tt
her recovery. Write
Early Jenkins,
Sun, La.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-10-21
Franklinton High School Gets
Grand Prize.

In tabulatipg points to deter.
mine the grand prize for High
School it waa found that Frank.
linton scored a total of 282, be.
ing more than 100 points above
any other school contestipg.
All teachers and pupils we're
untiring in their efforts to secure
this high honor and schools and
patrons are gratihed at the high
rating.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-10-21
School, Board Proceedings.

Franklinton, La, Oct. |, 1920
On the above date the Wash
ington Parish School Board me
in regular session with the follow
ing members in attendance: D
Wallace, 0. E. Morris, F. B. Bate
man, J. K. Johnson, L. T. Rich
ardson, D. T. Cushing, Geo. C
Knight, G. W. Knight, J. A
Moore and Willie Russell. Alb.
sent: J. H. Mitchell.
On motion of D. 7. Gushing
seconded by W. Russell and I'm,
anlmously adopted, Mr.. Stout
from the Stein school was instruct
ed to present bill for repairs made
on the school building at Stein
and Mr.. j. K. Johnson was ap.
pointed as a committee to devise
and submit to the Board plans
for securing school building fol
the people IN the Stein community
for the session of 192l-1922.
On motion Of l.. 7. Richardson
seconded by W. Russell. and IN.
animously adopted, G.. W. knight
vas appointed as a committee tc
ascertain the assessment of the
proposed school district asked fol-
oy patrons of the Cooper school,
ana to report his findings at the
next meeting Of the Board giving
ali estimate of the money needed
for building an addition to the
Cooper school,
On statement from Prof. j. |.
Covington the High School Con.
ference aud the Parish Fair would
make it impossible to successfully
carry on school on Thursday be-
fore the day for the Fair on Fri.
day, Il motion was made, duly
seconded and carried, approving
of the school being dismissed for
both Thursday and Friday.
The Board adjourned from
1890 to 1:30 for noon.
The Board was called to order
by the President for the afternoon
session aud on motionG. W knight
seconded by G. &. knight, and
unanimously carried, the Presi.
dent and Secretary Of this Board
are hereby authorized and in.
structed to arrange for a loan not
to exceed $4,000 for Enon
School District No. 46. Said loan
to be paid from the special build
ing tax voted on the both day OF
August 1920.
The following report was sub
mitted by the Finance Committee
and on motion duly seconded and
carried was accepted by the
Board.
Franklinton, La, Sept. 20, 1920
We, the undersigned members
of the Finance Committee, beg tc
submit the following report fol-
the first quarter for the current
school year July l, to October l
1920.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-10-21

MIS-. JOhn M. Love, PreSlden
of The Waverley Club, was vote(
first honor among the speakers
however, as she, in presenting tn
beautiful loving cup to }. Wrigh
Simmons made a talk on COmmu
nifty Betterment that proved the
women could be "spellbinders'
as we'll as the men.
Attention was drawn to a mode
kitchen showing a Florence Oh
Stove for quick and cheap cook
ing with the least amount Of cas-
off heat for the cook; every con
venient cooking utensil of alumni
mum and every Improvement fol
time saving possible in coun
try kitchen; a dining table pro-
perly set for dinner; also d daily
dish. washing demonstration where
q dish drainer makes this daily
task easy, sanitary and quick.
Adjoining the kitchen was an
exhibition of hand craft by D. E.
Nettles who is by nature and
training a cabinet maker. The
beautiful cedar chest, c0mforta-
bic rocker, substantial table, orna.
mental sewing case, smoking SET
and accessories for the dresser,
all made Of native wood expertly
put together and wonderfully pol,
lshed, show an accomplishment
all recognized and were proud tu
see in our modest townsman.
The poultry department show
ed the greatest stride forward OF
all, there being 1S5, entries this
year as against 10 last year, the
markings Of the birds put some of
them in the highest class, accord
ing to the state department. This
great improvement was greatly
due to the strenuous campaign
made by Miss Grouse thru the
club work, she giving her very
best effort to putting Washington
Parish in great way, into this,
the greatest industry of our ma
ton,
The hog show was big. j. M
Fussell's pair of Hampshires
weighed l125 pounds. There were
many horses, j, W. Smith OF
Warnerton, securing first prize on
a fine young horse weighing
s4pounds.
The display of ear corn would
make the great western aud GEN.
trail states "sit up and take no.
tice." Interest conferred on
booth. displaying, among other
things, fine syrup, the very bes
frying fat and good sugar all made
from our old friend "cOrn."
The cattle display was "slim.'
The tick problem in our parish il
keeping back this industry.
The officers and committees O.
the association went into thu
thing whole heartedly and de
serve praise for making the fail
the splendid success it Was, il
spite OF untold difficulties lha
lldu w w wv SOAlOt
President F. B. Bateman pu
his whole heart into making tn,
occasion a great success, even tt
the extent of pulling off his Goa
and helping to put a we'll on thu
grounds to secure On ample sup,
ply of water for all purposes, dog
ems of casks being kept constant
ly filled with iced water for drink
ing purposes so that mono neec
suffer thirst. Secretary and Trea'
surer, j. B. Lindsey also came
into favor and created more salts
faction and smiles perhaps thai
any other, by the prompt pay
ment of all cash prizes on thu
grounds Saturday.
The Mayor and City Fathers
co-operated all along the line ant
were especially thanked for keep
ing main thoroaghfares sprinkled
Great progress and snterpris'
were shown in the exhibits by tn
colored folks, home sounolnic
and manual training from tn,
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