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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08
COTTON YIELD TO BE CUT 50 PER CENT
Convention Takes No Chance
On Big Crop Upsetting Plans
RESOLUTIONS

In view of the fact that the world
can not or has not taken the pres
ent supply of cotton at living prices
to the producer, it is determined by
this convention of farmers, bankers
and merchants representing nearly
every cotton state, to reduce the cot
ton production for 1921 by at least 80
per cent. y
This step we deem to be impera-
tive as a measure of good business
and financial safety. Any other
course is speculative, ruinous and
unsound. Agriculture must obey the
same economic laws as industry and
curtail production in times when pro-
duction does not pay.
In order that this SO per cent
reduction may be equitably dis
tributed, and in order that cotton
production shall be placed upon a
sane, economic basis, it is the con-
clusion of the committee that no
@eSA AhOA SAAOuAo piAhk " SOILOA biO
coming year more than 33 1-3 per
cent of his lands under actual cuI-
uvation in 1921. Y
+ To the end that this program may
be carried out appeal is made to the
bankers of the South, through their
several state and other organizations,
and individually, to enforce compli-
ance through credit restriction and
bv denial of credit to any planter or
supply merchant or land owner who
will not comply with the reduction
plan aforesaid; the merchants shall
be urged to restrict supply to those
who will carry. out said plan: and
the farmers are urged to give said
plan their sympathetic support. +
ghe methods of securing the nee
essary compliance with the aforesaid
so per cent reduction movement and
the means for enforcing the same
Shall be developed by the several
state bankers associations and the
Individual bankers together with the
cc operation Of the American Cotton
asx xgriation organizations and all
lOtl1er farmers Dusiness and civic as
sociations throughout the South on
the lines laid down in the organiza-
ttot plan.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08

toys and dolls l am sure the little
people--being one myself know how
they look on Christmas-will appre- =
ciate them quite as much as other
gifts which are more necessary
Therefore | hope you will get a
fund sufficient to remember all the
kiddies with all the good thingA
which the season brings"
Nice new hats and other articles
Of clothing from Howard Halle have
found theft way to the Goodfelow.
All to make some chap here comfy
on these chilly mornings.
please accept this SIS from the
boys at the King Piggy Wiggly who
have not forgotten when Santa
Claus came"
That came from the employees Of
that store with best wishes for the
Goodfellow's Merry Christmas.
w. l.. Eichberg sends his check for
S. and says that he will be ready
with his car to aid in delivery. Thank
you. Mr.. Eichberg. We are going to
need many trucks and cars. Also
that check will help nightly in
making some kiddie happy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08
M'KELLAR TURNED DOWN
ON JUDGESHIP PARLEY
BY JESSE coTTRELL,
Especial Correspondent Of The News
Scimitar.l


WASHINGTON, Dec. SIN a LETT
ter to Congressman Hubert Fisher
today Joseph r. Tumlty stated that
the president would be unable TO
grant Senator McKellar and Mr..
Fisher an interview In regard to tho
federal judgeshlp for West Tennes-
see, vacant for some months by the
death of Judge John f. Mccall. The
conference was asked to urge an
early appointment of a Democrat as
judge In view OF the congested con-
dition Of the docket and the insist
ence from attorneys that the ap-
pointmeut be made at once in order
that they may have the cases dis
posed of for their clients.
MIR. Tumulty expressed the regrets
of the president, but said that the
state of health of the president was
such that he could not grant per-
sonal conferences on matters Of any
nature.
The names now before the presi-
ident are those of Martin G.. Evans(
Allen Hughes, John ID. Martin, of
Memphis, and Congressman Finis j.
Garrett, of the Ninth Tennessee dis
triCt. Mr. CARROTS name was sent
to the president upon request Of the
president himself, which is taken to
indicate that he will appoint Mr..
Garrett,
Should Mr. Garrett be nominated,
which is regarded as probable this
week 1T is a serious question whether
he would be confirmed. The dispo-
sition is growing among the Repub-
licans in the senate to prevent the
confirmation Of anyone. but on the
other hand, there is chance for Mr..
Garrett, it is argued, in view OF a.
long established precedent in the
senate to always confirm the nomt-
nation of house member or senator
for a high office regardless of polit-
ical conditions or political feeling.
Senators Shields and Mcclellan
have been quietly polling the Repuh-
licans during the past few days and
emphasizing the importance Of West
Tennessee having federal Judge,
but have in some instances been met
with the statement that the Repub-
licans expect to block every nomi-
nation sent in by the president be-
fore March 4.
Congressional aspirations are re-
ported to be already growing in the
Ninth district owing to the probable
elevation of Mr. Garrett to the fed
eral bench. among those being mem
toned being Hillsman Taylor, OF
Trenton; Judge r. f. Maiden. of
Dresden; Thomas O. Morris, OF Un-
ion City; T. c. Gordon, of Dyers-
burg; w. w. Bond. of Brownsville.
now candidate for speaker of the
Tennessee Senate, and Thomas J..
Walsh, Of Humboldt, and probablysa
soldier candidate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08
Native of Memphis.

Mr.. Lonsdale was born in Mem
phis. The old Lonsdale home, a
splendid colonial affair with immense
collonades, stood until a Few years
ago in big lot on Madison Just easI
of Bellevue boulevard. When JohA
Lonsdale was boy. this old man.
sion stood in the midst of a ten acre
plot.
Things like these make an an
preston on the subconscious mind +"
said Mr.. Lonsdale, "and l have a
home built along somewhat similar
lines. out in the country from st.
Louis, Flowers. dogs and few
chickens make such a home IN ra-
joyment."
John Lonsdale went from Mem
phis to Arkansas. He built the Lit
tie Rock. Hot Springs & Western
railroad. between Little Rock and Hot
Springs. Later he organized the
Security bank at Hot Springs, and
still later, while making his homs
at Little Rock, he was a director Of
the Exchange National bank Of hat
city. Frop Little Rock he went 10
New York and five or six years age
he was called to the presidency 4
the National Bank OF Commerce OF
st. Louis. ..,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08
CHEERFUL OUTLOOK
AHEAD Of BANKERS
NDBUS|NESS MEN
John G. LonsdaIe Says Better
Time Will Come When the
People Give Work in Keep
ing With Pay Envelope.

Cheerful expectancy should be the
order Of the day among bankers and
business men," said John G. Ions
dale, president of the National Bank
of Commerce, of st. Louis. Wednes-
day. Mr.. Lonsdale is in Memphis to
attend the last days session Of the
cotton acreage reduction convention,
and to study conditions in Memphis
and the South.
Realization of better thinAs i'll
come when the executive uud J.. sal
airy and the working man who draws
wages roll up their sleeves, and with
confidence in. their hearts. work 70
contribute value in keeping with the
paw envelope.
There has been too mich conver-
sation on finance and other matters.
Propaganda, since we have learned
to pronounce 1t, has been woriScd
overtime. Economists have had their
say; some near economists Lave said
too much. The uninitiated EeHeve
that anybody is. an economist who
has read a book of As pages"
Mr.. Lonsdale believes that better
times are just ahead for the coun-
try. AS the head of bank with
$lOO,000,0O0 in resources, he speaks
as one having authority on flnaE, lal
fh.atters, and he believes that the STR
shine OF another day is not far in
the future. Already. he says, things
are looking up and better feeliny
Is being found all over the country.
Ar y Z l1uuts Mr. Ipnsdaie says.
business is showing On improving
tendency.
st. Louis is supported by many
diversified commodities and interests
and, therefore, is not In as bad way
as some of the cities which depend
upon one commodity or interest for
their commercial supremacy" ne
said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08
Old Santa Claus Is Fat But No
Chin1neyLS Too Small If You Aid

Goodfellows-I sending you $l5O which have taken
from my dime bank My daddy says good fellow
for taking of little orphans and other poor children
Christmas He says Santa Claus is coming me- so
am sending this money from my bank help make some poor
child happy Christmas. Merry Christmas
ROBERT ESTES, IR.
Mr.. Goodelow-I am of six children and my father
out of work '1e has been sick for months We are
not looking for very much Christmas because he has no
money have three little sisters and two brothers. One of
the boys is years old and he several things but
wish you could bring him just toy to make Christmas
for him. He has been good boy The have been good
too told them was writing the Goodeows and can't you
remember them? NELLIE
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08

K. L. H.-Win marry the girl I
love? ......
this girl after yJA are married.
H. N.--Will l make a change of
residence very soon?
Al do not see you making a
change for three years at least.
A w. L.-Will take the trip am
planning?
A.-You will take this trip and will
be very successful.
P. w. P.--Wnl l sell my lot?
A.-You WIN Nsell this loN> and for
more money than you paid for it.
e. P.-Will my oil stocks ever
amount to anything?
A.-You will never realize anything
from this oil TO amount to much.
Y. Y. Twill / be happy with the
man am going to marry?
A.-You will be very happy with
this man.
o. D. L.--what is there in the
future for me?
Al see you holding the same
position for another two years, and
then | see you getting into business
for yourself with much success.
L. E.-Does the man I am, going
with love me?
Ale loves you very much, but
you shouldn't kid him so much.
H. P.-Is there any change in the
future for me?
A.-There will be a change in
about six months.
A. A. S.-tHow long will it be until
| get well?
Aft you will do as the doctor
says and get the operation right
away you will be cured within a very
short while.
o. L. XVIII any of my inven-
tions be a success?
A.-Not any that you have now,
but there will be one within the next
year that will make a fortune for
you.
r. Twill 1 ever be successful as
a singer?
Aft you would put more time
and attention to it you would be very
successful.
T.. T.-Will my mother ever re-
cover her ring?
A.-Your mother will never recover
this ring.
A. NJ. U.-Will the land in Arizona
ever amount to anything?
A.-TheTe is mineral (copper) on
this land, and would advise you to
hold onto it.
S. E. D.-Will my brother send for
me?
Ale will, and you will be very
happy and contented with him.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08
NEW WORLD AND
OLD AT ODDS IN
LEAGUE COUNCIL
Canadian Delegate, in Stirring
Speech, Says Plans Would
Put Control in European
Hands,, =
(6y the Associated Press }

GENEVA, Dec. 8.--Plans proposed
for the formation of the technical or
ganizations of the league of nations
dealing with finance, health and
transportation were sharply attack
ed at today's session of the league
assembly by Newton Wesley Row
ell, former president of the Canadian
privy council
These plans, the Canadian ex-min-
lister declared, tended to take such
organizations out of the hands of
the assembly, which should control
them, and throw them under the in
fluence of Europe through the i'm
possibility of the nom European ma
tions sending their best men to
three or four conferences annually.
Fifty thousand Canadian soldiers
under the sod in Europe is the price
Canada has paid for the European
craftsmanship" Mr.. Rowell ex-
claimed N
The Canadians energetic inter-
vention took the assembly by sur
prise. He was warmly applauded
from all benches, other than those
occupied by European delegates.
Debate on the subject had been
opened by DR.. Fridtjof Nansen Of
Norway. DR.. Nansen insisted upon
the necessity of cooperation in tech
nical organizations by countries not
members of the league. He called
attention to the participation of nom
members in previous financial con-
ferences and other consultations and
pointed to the substantial aid they
h h,nA frtxr 10 lNA CrIy nf 4
ing prisoners Of war.
After Mr. Rowell had voiced his
views, Gabrielle Hanotaux. of France,
took the floor and replied to the
Canadian delegates criticism. These,
the French representative argues,
should have been made in copmit-
Zee.
Delegate Miller, of Australia. sup
ported Mr.. Rowell. He warned the
assembly that 1t could not oblige the
governments to take part IN the
EwoFkingS Of these q; ganizations and
that it had no means under the cove
nant to meet the expense of them.
French Object.
Gustave Ador, of Switzerland, ex-
planned that it was proposed to set
up these organizations with consufta-
tive powers only, the assembly losing
none of it's powers in so doing.
Lord Robert Cecil said he thought
Mr.. Rowell was mistaken in thinking
the organizations would fall under
the control of Europe. All the world
must co cooperate in all the leagues
work, he declared.
Replying to M. Hanotaux's inter-
probation of his remarks as an attack
upon European statesmen, Mr.. Row
ell said he did not so intend them
and If any delegate so construed his
remarks he had no hesitation in with
drawing his words.
Mr.. Rowell's second appearance Oh
the speakers stand removed the en-
barrassment his frankness had pro-
duced in certain parts of the assem-
bly,, and he was applauded after pro-
posing adjournment,o of the debate un-
tile tomorrow in order to enable fur
ther. study for the purpose of com
ciliating the divergent views.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08

ported that its work was progressing
nicely. Several appeals were check
ed in and to quite few of these i'm,
mediate aid will be given at once. Our
work is well under way.
It's going to be a sweet Christmas
for lots OF needy people in Memphis.
The Goodfellows- Santa Claus club
Tuesday received n letter from the
Dunbar Molasses company saying
that 500 cans of syrup were at the
disposal OF the Goodfellows. Like
wise Penick & Ford wrote me that
similar number of cans would be
forthcoming from their concern just
or the asking.
Frank Trimble. movie man and bill
Hard hall proprietor. sent a huge box
of cuff buttons, stickpins and vari-
Gus other similar articles for the
Goodfellows.
- -
Billie Cate, OF Cate LaNiene com
pany, forwards a check for $50 with
the following letter: .... ...-.
will you use the inclosed in your
very worthy cause for Christmas
gifts? II you can distribute some
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08
BY A. eooDFELLoW.

How many Of you can emulate
Robert? That letter reached me
Wednesday morning. Before l open
ed it something seemed to tell me it
was from a real Goodfellow. Robert
has taken Is dimes from his bank
to aid the Goodfellows- Santa Claus
club, Quite well indeed has he re-
membered some poor child, some kid
die of want
Christmas eve, after Robert has
been tucked in his bed, old Santa
Claus is going to explore Roberts
chimney. Remember those days when
you went to bed Christmas eve. At
times you seriously considered sit
ting up all night just to catch the
jolly old chap as he emerged from
the fireplace. Yes, you wondered
how he did it without getting SCOT
all over the red coat and in his white
hair. He was so big and fat that
sometimes you came near being a
cynic and figured out that he could
not come down that chimney. But
he came just the same.
Remember, how next morning you
couldn't wait to dress, but raced to
where you had hung that stocking to
see Just how much it contained. Sure
enough Santa had been there.
1t is you who never knew the
pangs of heartache on Christmas
morning that l am addressing this
plea. You never became acquainted
with the word disappointment, AL
ways there was that bundle Of gifts.
In Memphis there are many tots
who will Chamber from bed this
Christmas and hesitatlngly look for
signs of Santa's visit They will ex-
pect something, but unless you re-
member they will be disappointed.
Help fill those empty stockings. Join
the Santa Claus club. Forward that
check now to the Goodfellows. The
News Scimitar.
There was a rousing get-together
Tuesday night at the Y. NJ. c. A.,
when the Goodfellow clan hoped off
with this years packing. Toys and
bags for the various orphanages were
assembled and packed.
The investigating committee ~ 4
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08
MURDER Is CHARGE
AGAINST MRS. SMITH
(By International News seryiee.)

(5y international News Serviee.)
ARDMORE, Okla, Dec. s.-yMrs.
Clara Smith Hamon, so-called affin-
ity of Jake L. Hamon, multimillion-
aire empire builder" of Oklahoma,
will be formally charged with his
murder this morning according to a
statement made to the International
News Service by Russell f. Brown,
county attorney, in charge Of the
prosecution. She is now charged
with shooting Hamon with intent to
kill, but new warrant will be
sworn out today charging her with
his murder, Brown said
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08


me as we'll as she says she does?
A.--Yes. she does. Your soldier
friend loves you better, as the other
girl lost his affection by being too
7|free with him.
c. j. H.-Please tell me who took
fny wristNwatch.
A.--Your watch was not stolen.
Your husband found it on the win
dow ledge where you left it. He is
keeping 1t to give you a scare and
break you of the bad habit of leav-
ng your valuables lying around. He
will return it soon.
f. II. W.-Will my husband do
better?
Ayes. He is really sorry for his
past actions and is trying to make
hip for them. Just forgive him and
Zee happiness for you with him in
the home which he is thinking of
buying.
NJ. L,-What course would be best
FOR me to follow to make a success? I?
Al would advise you TO take up
Btenography.
j. S. M.--Will I be successful in
business and love affairs.
N Al see big success for you in
\ business If you will give more of
Sour time to it and forget about love
For the present
H j. w. C.--I want to know If l am
going to be successful in my under
aking or not?
Ayes. You will have it all paid
FOR within four years time.
Ii. Nam | expecting a business
n #Droposition to develop. Would you
ldvise me to accept it?
A.-This proposition will develop
l'ery successfully for you, and /
yould advise you to accept it.
b. fB.--Will | be successful in my
business2
A.-You will be very successful In
his business and would advise you
10 hold on to it
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08

Hugh Klint McKellar, brother of
fUs S. Senator Kenneth d. Mcclellan,
land for the past four and one-half
lyears assistant postmaster was nom
Iinated by President Wilson Wednes-
|day to succeed Postmaster Charles
wv Metcalf, Jr., whose resignation
has been in the nands of officials
for eight months. Telegraphic in
formation came from Washington.
Mr. Mcclellan Vas informed of the
domination by The News Scimitar
4 Confirmation by the senate Is
necessary to complete Mr.. McKellar's
appointment to the postmastership.
4 There were several. applicants
kalong with Mr.. McKellarI His Sc
Ilection comes as quite a surprise to
5some of the supporters of ex-service
tmen who thought that the place
ishould be awarded to one who had
taken active part in the war; Col.
NV. j. Bacon was among tho, more
prominent of the eX-service candi-
dates Mr.. McKellar, however, made
the highest grade In the service ex-
Plantations and tests.
Postmaster Metcalf announced his
resignation last April saying that
Ihe would continue in the position
|until the president named his selec-
Ition. Mr.. Metcalf declared that he
Twas quitting the public service to
lreturn 10 private business. He con-
templates ire-entering the insurance
business.
Mr.. McKellar entered the postal
Service under Mr.. Metcalf. He is a
|natiFe of Marion, Ala, but came to
memphis more than 80 years ago.
IAt one time he was associated with
the old Charleston and Memphis
kailroad as paymaster. Later ne en-
ICred tLs lumber business as seere-
fary and treasurer OF the Tennessee
Lumber company When this con-
bern fquidated about five years ago
he became assistant to Mr.. Metcalf.
Mr.. Mcclellan married Miss Martha
Dockery and they have three chill
.1ren./ He is a member of the Mem
phfs> Country club, plays sweet
game of golf, belongs to the Rotary
'elub and the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr.. Metcalf. has been postmaster
For six and one-half years. He sue
teeded the late j. c. French, who
Served but two months in the office
when death came.
Col. Bacon said he had no state
Inent to make relative to the nomi-
hation. He was four points. behind
Mr McKellar in the service tests,
baking second place in what was
Eaid to be an unusually close exami- :
hation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08
Advocates Diversification.


that the quotation "The South should
feed herself" should be changed from
a slogan to a religion. He quoted
from the late James G. Hill, the
great railroad builder, to the effect
that the rise and fall of every ma
ton known to history had been iden-
| tical with the rise and fall of her
food supply. '''.. ,'...'''
1.-THE South, instead of making cot
ton her intelligent servant. has made
Of it her brainless master he said.
"The price of commodities have
nothing to do with wealth, except as
they tend to increase or diminish the
production of wealth. After many
years of prosperity, the world be-
gins to feel so prosperous that she
sIacks up in work; when prices go
down, the world feels poor and starts
work again.
"The financial suicide of farmer
should be discouraged just the same
as his physical suicide. but the bank
er who advances loan to farmer
on single crop system administers
carbolic acid and is an accessory to
the crime"
Gov. Charles H. Brough, Of Ar
kansas, delivered stirring address
on How Federal and State Govern
ments Can Aid in Making and
Financing Our Crops"
The afternoon session was sched-
uled to be given over to commit
tee reports and public discussion.
The present meeting is unlike, in
many respects, any similar meeting
held in the past In by-gone days
it has \been the habit to meet and
resolute the cotton acreage practi-
cally out of existence. This done
those engaged in the deliberations
of the convention have been wont to
Continued on Page 16, Column II
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08

CHICAGO, Dec. S.--Four men held
UP the two proprietors and clerk
in West Side jewelry store, locked
the three in an inner room and es-
capped with diamonds. rings and
watches valued at $4,000 and $500
in cash. A customer released the
victims five minutes after the rob-
bers had fled.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-08
APARTMENT HOUSE BURNS.

u BALTIMORE, Dec. S.-Mount Hol-
N inn, apartment hotel, home of
United States Senator elect o. e..
Weller and $50 other Baltimoreans,
was razed by fire which broke out
1t the dinner hour. There was no
bss of life.