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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
JUVENILE DEVILMENT.

The children of New Rochelle have
ideas
Following a heavy snowstorm early
in January, children removed detour
sign from its proper place and put 1t IN
the center of street at the foot OF
their best coasting hill.
The trick diverted all vehicular travel
from the vicinity of the coasting until
the police department was informed Of
the mischief and one of its patrolmen
replaced the sign.
The youngsters were not disheartened,
however, for when the laws back was
turned, they again placed the sign at
the foot-ef their hill and it was neces--
sary for a policeman to occupy fixed
post at the foot of the descent to keep
The street open.-Motor Life Magazine.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
CONTINUE HEARING
OF GEORGE |. BOYD

Preliminary hearing for George L.
Boyd, Frisco special officer, who shot
and killed j L. Stipe, Frisco yard con-
ductor on Thursday morning, was con-
tinued until Wednesday, March II,
Friday. This was done at the request
of the defense, so that the grand Jury
might act on the case next Tuesday.
BOYD is free on his own recognizance.
He claims Stipe resisted arrest when
he attempted to arrest him for having
In his possession shoes stolen from a
box car.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
$50. AND THE BIBLE.

The Bowser Boomer discloses that
the Bible is largely responsible for
present extensive operations. of the
Standard Oil company in Egypt Ac-
tuated only by a passage in Exodus
which refers to the discovery of Moses
in the bullrushes in an ark "daubed
trip of exploration.
What they found there is responsible
for activities of tremendous promise
near where the child Moses was found
by the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Pha-
raoh.--Motor Life Magazine.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13

home of her daughter, Mrs. J. M.
Brady. She was sister Of Mrs. Annie
Stanley. whose death was announced
yesterday. She came here with her
eral years ago. The deceased is sur
vived by her husband, three children.
and number of Tennessee relatives.
CORINTH. Miss.-Mr. and Mrs A. F.
Young are in receipt of information
from Florence, Ala, of the death of
their niece. Lucille Edwards, at that
place. She was seven years of age,
the daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Oscar
Edwards. and came to her death as a
result of her clothing taking fire from
an open CRATE
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Wll tAl2I2ll a SlESl

NEW ALBANY, Miss-Miss Mabel
Crum, daughter of Hon. c. Lee Crum,
of this city, and DR.. u. Hayes Wesson,
local physician, were married and are
spending their honeymoon in New Or
leans. Rev. E. L. Wesson, father of
DR.. Wesson, performed the ceremony
at Holly Springs, Miss.
NEWBERN, Tenn.--A wedding Of in
Thursday when Mariue HUE, prominent
young farmer residing at Churchton,
east of Newbern, and Miss Nellie Camp
bell, of Florence, were married. They
arrived here over the Illinois Central
railroad and went to the home of the
bridegroom's grandparents, where din
ner was served. They will reside in
that section.
SELMER, Tenn.-An unusually pretty,
wedding was solemnized Wednesday at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hagy,
in Selmer, when their daughter, Josie
Mamie, became the bride Of William
Walker Taylor, of Banks, Miss. The
HoSston W After trp O 70 Northern n
points and a visit to the bridegroom s
parents at Peoria, H., the couple will
be at home to their friends in Banks,
Miss.
YAZOO. -Miss-Though the wedding
Of Miss Julia Sharp Montgomery of
this city and Mr., S. E. Robinson. of
Belzon1, had been announced to take
place Wednesday. the young people
carried out their idea OF quiet home
wedding, which had been their inten-
ton from the first by being married
at the home of the brides parents.
Judge and Mrs. S. E. Montgomery,
Tuesday afternoon and catching a
without the knowledge of their many
friends. The fact that the friends had
planned to give the young peone a
public reception the friends had plan
ned to give the young people a public
reception at the train was reason for
The advance in the wedding date.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13

auto row. il .s QuIgley'z new place g
i2i Union avenue
tho more expensive buildings that have
been erected iu the last year or two
the new home OF Hewitt tires and SER
vice o. c6mmodious and attractive. II
fronts ST. feet. is OF pressed brick eN-
terror and Nas erected 81 cost ot
$4,000.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
SWITCHMAN ARRESTED.

Charged with receiving and disposing
of property alleged to have been stolen
from box cars, V. B. Freer. 80, switch
man, Wisconsin avenue, was arrested
Friday by Detectives Peters and Grif-
fin. lie will face city court Saturday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
QUIGEY MOVES INTO
new BUSINESS HOUSE

Another new tire abh-hmeht-neW
IN the sense that tho building that
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13

PADUCAH, Ky.-William B. Woods,
so, died at his home in the county of
pneumonia. Surviving are five chill
dren, all of this county
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13

MARTIN, Tenn.-Mrs. Jane Farmer,
IS, mother of t. H. Farmer, of this
place, and Mrs. Hutcherson, of Ray
mond, Miss, died here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13

JONESBORO, Ark.-Mrs. Isabelle
Newton, o. died Thursday Of influenza
and pneumonia.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13

MARTIN, Tenn.-Miss Effie Hester,
daughter of John Hester, died here Of
pneumonia following influenza.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13

JONESBORO, Ark Mrs. Matte
Clampit "a, died at her home here. She
is survived by her husband and three
small children.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13

I BATEsvILLE, Ark.-Edward NJ
Dickinson, of this place, died in Wash
ington, D. c., Wednesday, according to
news received here. Mrs Dickinson
and her son, Allen, were with Mr.. Dick
inson when the end came.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13

NEWBERN, Tenn.-Robert Jones, 81,
one of Dyer Countys oldest citizens,
is dead at his home in the 18th dis
trict Of this county near Trimble. Fu-
neral services were conducted at the
family residence and burial was made
in that section. He is survived by two
sons and three daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15
Weekly Metal Review
By Associated Pr..,

er Associatcd Press
 New York, March 14.-While there is no weakness in steel the undertone is slightly easier as traffic conditions improve and buyers show less inelina- ton to bid evxtravagant prices. Pro auction has shown steady improvement and promise to increase. Demand, how ever. is still largely in excess of sup- ply and there is a large accumulated tonnage to be moved from producing centers.
 Inquiry for iron has improved dur ing the last few days, but actual busi- ness Is still comparatively light and the tone of the market is easier. Basic iron has been re-sold at $41 valley fur mace, or $2 below the former market. Foundryi grades are holding strong without advances. Exports are inn proving on higher exchange, but it is doubtful if much iron can be secured.
 Demand for copper has continued kght for weeks. and producers have re- duced their asking price to 1Sls cents for March and 1Sisc to 1S&e for April. May and June. Large consumers still look for further declines.
 Lead is in fair demand and very strong, ana the market threatens to ad- vance.
 With the rise>o exchange demand for zinc by exporters has increased but there is little domestic business doing. The market is steady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15
The Worlds Markets
Weekly Financial Review
By Associated Pres.


 New York, March 14.-Potent influ- ences of stronger and more active week in the stock mahket were fur- nished by supreme court decisions and improved foreign credit conditions. as shown by further recoveries of princi- pal exchanges. Much of the daily in exchange was lost, however. when 1t became evident gold imports were not immediately forthcoming.
 Movements of various industrial and special shares heightened the belief that the court ruling in the stock tax case would soon find expression in a series of stock dividends and other forms of surplus distribution.
 Rails especially investment issues, wefe responsive to the victory of the railroads over the interstate commerce commission fixing a just physical wall uation of properties. Low priced rails also mac substantial gains, again chiefly on their speculative possibfi- ties.
 Trade conditions bearing directly upon the stock market were confusing, except as to oils and motors. High grade petroleums regained much of their recent losses on progressive ad- vances announced for their products. Renewal of demand for automobile shares wassregarded as a logical result of extraordinary activity in that indus try.
 Money was almost the only distinctly adverse development, there being no indications of lowering of rates for time funds. while call loans, which have been plentiful at to per cent. suddenly shot up to 15 per cent. The money market is likely to undergo a severe test this week, when the strain attendant upon heavy transfers of loans for federal and state tax payments will tend further to limit credit facilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15
Hines May Attend
 St. Louis Launching

washington, March A-(speciaI.,.- Representative Oliver of the Sixth Ala bama district, this morning urged. Gen- eral Hines of the transportation divi- sion Of the army, in charge of inland waterway navigation to attend the launching of the If-propelled barees Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, in St. Louis March 27
 MT. Oliver is hopeful that General Hines will attend. Tn the present mo- ment, it appears that it will be impos- sible for either Mir. Oliver or Senator Underwood to be on the scene when the barges slip into the river, and un- less General Hines goes, Washington will not be represented
 The delegation is given assurance that the barges will be launched on the date specified, and that the Mobile and the Gulfport will immediately after- wards be pitched into the water. Hope is expressed here that Birmingham and Mobile will emulate Tuscaloosa in dfs- playing interest in the launching. Tus- caloosa has named a committee of citi- gems to attend the ceremonies, and ap- pointed a sponsor, Miss Oliver Werner. to do the particular honors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15
WEEKLY DRY GOODS
nv A...s,.t.a Pres,

By, Associated prett
 New York March H.-Primary cotton goods have strengthened during the past week, especially in the convertible goods division. Buying has been done for de- liveries in March, April and May prin- cipaliy. A few of the printers ..nd bleach- CTS have participated. Jobbers have not been operating to any great extent and retailers continue to accept goods due without making future engagements with any freedom Cloths used in the clothing and garment trades are still slow, avhile goods for printing and converting. and to a lesser extent for bag manufacture, con- tinue in demand Bleached goods have been in better call. There is still a scar city of ginghams for early delivery and goods due are gladly welcomed.
 Deliveries have finally begun to show Improvement due to slightly improving transportation conditions near the finish ing companies and manufacturing cen- ters. Many deliveries are long overdue because of traffic congestion. There has been some increase in the inquiry in coc- ton goods for China, India and Red Sea ports. and some small business has been done South American markets are re- newing offers very slowly. The West Indian trade continues fair.
 The movement of goods promises to De much larger in the next few weeks in consequence of the lifting of express em- bargoes and the clearing away of snow in the northeastern section Of the coun- try. Reports from the west and south tell Of a good distribution on old orders. ArNss are fully employed.
 Quotations current are as follows: Print cloth, 2S-inch 64x64s. 16c; 64x6Os, 1s1ac: ss1a-inch 64x64s. 24c; brown sheetings. southern standards, 2sc; denims. 44c to 4Sc; tickings. staple, 55c; prints, 2lc staple ginghams, 27lac dress ginghams, Soc to 27fhc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15
Weekly Cotton Review
By Associated Pres.


 New Orleans, March discontinued bad weather in the belt and the recoveries in foreign exchange were sustaining in- riuenees for the cotton market last week ana the close was at net advances in spite of the news of the revolution in Germany on the closing session The net results Of the trading were advances of 10 to 127 points. The ,1igh prices were made on Friday. and the low prices were scattered through the first half of the week At the topmost levels the active months were 4S to l75 points up, net. while at the lowest levels they were ? points under to II points over the pre- ceding weeks close March closed at g. 42c. as compared with the closing prices on middling spots of 4lc. In the net re- suits middling gained 50 points
 An additional sustaining feature was the bullsh sh Aving of statistics gen. erally throughout the week. Total ex- ports were 222,92 bales. against s2. 769 this week last year. Mill takings of American cotton by the world amounted to 262, ,O0O bales, against 162.000 this week last year, and 10000 this week two years ago
 This week the trade will probably base
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15
BESSEMER
Tn. ss...usr of circulation i. c. E; Moore.

Bessemer, March 14-(Special.)-In the great evangelistic campaign. Rev. L. F. Stansel. pastor Of the First Methodist Church, announces that re-. vival will begin at his church next Sun- day morning, March Z1. The revival will continue for two weeks, and serv- ices will be held twice daily The pastor is making an effort to get an assistant for the services, but owing to the fact that revivals are being held in all Methodist churches at that time, it is difficult to find a minister to assist him.
 pr. Stansell is an evangeistic preach CT of much prominence in the North large congregations at the First Meth odist Church. If he is not able to have an assistant during the revival, he will conduct it with the assistance of the laymen of the church, and large num- Der are expected to be added to the church.
 The revival movement has been in eff fectrfor several weeks, and the Sunday evening services have been of an evan gelistic character. with the result that many names have been added to the church roll. In the evangelistic pro- .gramme of the BaptisEs of the Birming- ham district, Rev. " P. Price an : nounces that a revival will be held at the First Baptist Church. beginning with Sunday, March 2S.s
 The revival campaign of the inter church movement ends with Easter and the Methodists will close their services at that time after two weeks. The Bap- tist will also close at Easter, in accord ance with their programme for the dis trict. Preparations have been made for several weeks past for the beginning of the revival services, the churches have ben organized for personal work. and three-minute speakers have kept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15
uis N | \ " aspec.l En.- N ptiony if < correspo
 E,

Rev. J. O. Hanes, who is leading the revival services at the First Methodist Church, preached a forceful sermon at the morning service yesterday, taking as his subject Have Faith in God" The singing, under the direction of J. B. Stalnaker, evangelistic singer. was heartily enjoyed by the large congre- gation, assisted by the chorus choir. At 2:30 o'clock love feast service was held, after which S6 members were received into the church by Rev. J. c. Persinger, the pastor. The fact that g of this number were received on pro- fession of faith. was exceedingly grat- flying to the pastor
 The evening service was held ats1:30 o'clock and was largely attended.
 
 'The End of a Perfect Day is the title of a Mack playlet to be given at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15
Nctn1ork Tribn1tf

New York, March 14-(special). The public has been so impressed with the losses and troubles which the railroads have suffered under government control. in the opinion of a New England observer of market conditions. as not to give due consideration to the great in- crease in freight and passenger -Fates, the large savings to accrue from the return to private opera ton. the substantial savings which would result from a general de- cline in commodity prices and the heavier car loading likely to result from tue terms of the new law. It is estimated, for instance. that the railroad administration took on large number of superfluous office employees. variously estimated from 100000 to 100000. the dismissal of which may be expected to add from s200. 100000 to s300. 900, 900 to surplus earnings. Acorresponding saving can 3e accomplished, it is held. through the elimination of wasteful purchases of materials and supplies and such a restora- ton of efficient service should re- duce the average operating ratio by to 10 points. Such a reduc- ton would add from $3s6, ,000, 900 to s523. 100000 to surplus earnings s It is also estimated that a decline in commodity prices would make additional large savings amount ing to approximately s13,3S0,00o for every l per cent decline in the average price of railroad materials and supplies.
 Standard Oil of New Jersey com mon continued it's rise in the Wall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15
THE DAY IN WALL STREET
Due Consideration Not Being Given to Great Increase Freight and Passenger Rates and Big Savings to
 Accrue From Return of Roads

street market today. adding seventy points 10 it's high of the previous day. selling at ss75 & a new high record. It is under stood that an early announcement is to be made by the company of plan involving splitting up each share of the present outstanding stock into four new shares of .ss5 par value.
 George J. Whelan. president of the United Retail Stores Corpor- ation and one of the leading in terests in the tobacco trade, left for Europe to6Ay in an extremely optimistic frame of mfnd regarding the outlook for the tobacco indus-> try>, He predicted that 1920 win be one of the most prosperous in the history of the tobacco compa nies. Tt matters not" said MT. Whelan, whether general condi- tions are favorable or adverse. The year 1919. in which tobacco com panies had to readjust themselves to peace basis, was a trying one for them. But notwithstanding that the tobacco companies as a whole made a good showing and with the difficulties of 1919 elim- mated in 1920 their showing. ought to be the best in their history"
 MT. Whelan expressed the opin- ion that the stock market appears to be in pretty good hands. Ameri can Tobacco stock was one of the strongest spots in the market to- day, advancing seven and a half points. It was rumored that MT. Whelan's trip to the other side has to do with negotiations said to be under way to obtain control of the tobacco monoply in France which is now held by the French govern ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15
the movement before the congreg at every service.
 DRAGONS EIECTED

the movement before the congregation. at every service
 DRAGONS ELECTED
 Pr E. F. Gwin, o. H. Halbrook 1T Bryan Waller and Gordon Vail wera elected deacons at the congregationaI meeting held at the First Baptist church following the regular morning services. All of the deacons have been oroalnedS with the exception of Gordon date.
 The laymen selected are prominent ir the work of the church, and have been connected with the affairs of the church for several years.
 ONE-MILL BOND ISSUE
 The city council will meet TuesAia evening, and a number of interestinp questions are expected to come before the body
 It IS expected that a report will he given on the request of Mayor B x Jones Ter one-mill bond issue for tha purchase of equipment for street work ana the building of an annex to the city nall Tor garage. The street depart : ment Is seriously handicapped for lack or equipment, according to the mayor -nore ana better equipment is needed 70 Keep the streets of the city in good condition.
 CONSOLIDATION OF JAILs
 The consolidation of the citv and county jails at Bessemer is being dis cussed. and Mayor B. C.. Jones states that he Is Investigating the feasibilitv or abandoning the city jail and keepins the city prisoners in the new co,IntS Jah that is being erected on top Of the courthouse. Ine matter was first brought up at .ne I1otary club few weeks ago. The o,iei reason for urging the removal of
 e city JalI IS its proximity to the proposed Y. NJ c. A. buildine Thars iss ss divergence of opinion as o<tba Ia.sa, r ity or the city's leasing a portion If tho county Jail, and designating it citv Jali, and this phase of the question vii, be gone into closely. " ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15
Teasury Without Power
 to Run Whisky Stations
By A,.osi.t.d Pres.

New York. March 14-Whisky stations designed to offset unfair prices alleged to be charged by some druggists on pre- scrintion cannot be maintained by the I-n,tad States treasury department under axistiu9 laws. as was recently suggested by Tinted States District Attorney Ross, of Brooklyn. according to letter re- ceeved by him today from John w. Kramer. prohibition commissioner at Washington.
 Mr. Ross, replying to the letter, stated trat the question has been taken up With New York representatives in congress with a view to securing the necessary Legislation. He declared establishment of such stations would correct the indis- criminate issuance or prescriptiohs ps nhvsicians and would stop the sale of in- ferfor goods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15

it's first operations on German news, but judging by the action of the market this last week, 1t will take very important developments to cause wide price changes. On the opening of the week the census bureau will issue it's report on American consumption during February and the figures are expected to be bullish. On the closing session of the week the census bureau will issue it's final figures on gaining of the old crop and these fig-
 ures also are expected to be bullish. A private bureau forecast last week placed the tohl at il,126,0O0 bales, against IT,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15

sne sa snadyside Methodist Church r,,as usy evening Three boys and six a',',a ~ tha nome talent will present inc nia na ,s ene proceeds of which will be nsaa n,"y, y, s,,ndsii su,nlsning the primary rooms of tba m Among the pre.nuptiaI aff.ir. p,@nlea pnn,,1e Tor Miss Margaret Norris 2 hepuiar ba M pride-elect of the week vii wifi usaefe Msa party Tuesday afternoon
 .Iobn M -M[s Ma. Howard Mussey and Mrs
 shower Thursday afternoon anu a.l.,, tea Ruth Pitts. hostess. .eon "ith Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15
Probable Personnel of
 New Cabinet Given
sy Associates Pros.

E Rome. March S.-Morning newspapers say the new cabinet will be constituted as follows:
 Premier and minister or the nteror' Francesca Nitti; foreign affairs. Vittorio SciaIia; colonies, Signor Fera; Justice. slgnor Montara treasury, Prof. Luigi J,uzzatti. finance, Signor Schanzer: war, |signor Bonomis; marine, Signor Denicola; industry, Dante Ferraris; agriculture, AL fredo Falciopi: public works. signor Denava instruction, Signoi Tore; posts and telegraphs, Signor Ailessio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15

New Orleans. March 14.-No steamers cleared today.
 Port Eads, La, March 4.-Arrived' Steamers J. A. BostwiclS, Tampico; Lake Fablus, IARomana, D. R.: Median (br3' Crjstobal: Speedwell, Frontera.
 Sailed: Steamers George E. Paddletore, Tampico: Hartfield (Br.), Brest, France via Texas City and Norfolk: Lucellum (Br.). Tampico; Radham. carmon Mex leo via Campeche; Saramacea, Port Bar rios: schooner Adam E, MacKay 'DrJ' Burutu, West Africa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-15

s06,4S0 year ago. Weather conditions will be closely watched and further rains or cold weather will unquestionabiy stin- ulate important buying. but much selling would probably be encouraged by bright warm weather