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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
| JACKSON TEACHER GOES
TO WHITEVLLE SCHOOL
Prof. ]. L. Harris Named to
Succeed DR.. ]. A. Downs.
(speciaI 10 The News soimitar.)

Especial to The News Seimitar.l
JACKSON. Tenn. Nov. 1S.-Prof.
J. l.. Harris. principal of the Alexan-
der school. has rendered his resigna-
ton in order to accept similar po-
sitlon with the school at Whitevillc,
Tenn. made vacant by the appoint
ment of DR.. ]. A. Downs to a church
in the Memphis conference. Dr.
Downs was formerly connected with
! the NJ c. f. institute Of this city
and was admitted into the Memphis
conference ministry recently. Prof
Harris has been one Of the most sue
cessful teachers in \ the Jackson
| schools, having been connected with
them for period of eight years.
DR.. Jere L. Crook, leading sur
Geon Of this city, who is attending
| the annual convention of the South
ern Medical association at Louisville
KY, was honored with the appoint
meut II sreaKer to. deliver tho organ
ization's reply TO the address OF wei
come by Gov. w. p. Morrow,
That the fourth annual roll call oil
| the Red Cross will be q Success II
jackson IL evidenced by the splendIt
reports made at headquarters follow
ing the first days work, r. ID. Con
ger is chairman. and is being assist
ed by number Of ladies under the
direction of Mrs. Jesse Armstrong.
The Volunteers of America, loca
charity workers. have arranged Il
give their annual Thanksgiving din
ner to the poor of Jackson according
to the statement of Capt. d. G. Coy
To this end he is asking that al
school children bring a well-fillet
basket to the mission home on the
dav preceding Thanksgiving,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
RIVER IMPROVEMENT
MEN MEET IN PADUCAH

Especial to The News seimitar.)
PADUCAH, KY, Nov. 1S.-Annual
sessions of the Ohio Valley Improve
ment association opened in Paducah
yesterday with an attendance of 100
representatives from all cities along
the Ohio river from Pittsburgh to
Cairo. Important consideration of
| steps toward the completion Of i'm
provements under way in the lower
Ohio river is being given by the con-
vention delegates.
| A number of prominent speakers
and leaders in the movement for de-
velopment of inland waterways sys-
tenn are in attendance.
Report OF the committee on nomi-
nations was adopted at the after.
noon session. John l.. Vance, Gal
lipolis, O., president of the organi.
cation for the last rs years. rendered
his resignation which will becom,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
SYNTHETIC NITROGEN
TEST AT WILSON DAM
New Process of Government
VIII Be Given Trial.

lopeclai 10 ne News SclnitaF.1
FLORENCE Ala, Nov. 1S.-At n
banquet rendered to distinguished
visitors by the Florence chamber of
commerce at the State Normal here.
many things Of vital interest were
discussed. but perhaps the most i'm
poftant single announcement OF the
evening was mado by Col. Burns.
chief Of the nitrate division of the
ordnance section Of the war depart
ment.
In the course of his address he said
that the research bureau of his di-
vision had completed tests in the pro-
Guction of Synthetic nitrogen which
justified them in the recommendation
that the government install small
unit to test out the process and that
he had every reason to believe that
the new process would be success
full.
Another announcement was made
by Gen. Lansing Beach that the tests
h. OF the big power plant at Muscle
Shoals had been entirely successful
and that the great plant would be
used as an auxiliary TO Wilson dam.
The guests Of honor on this ocCa =
sion. at which Col G. W. Ashcraft
of Florence. was postmaster were
Assistant Secretary Of War Villains
Mai Gen. Lansing II. Beach. chief OF
engineers C.S.A.: Col. John S. Fair
Col. william J. Barder. in charge OF
construction at Wilson dam; Col w
J.. Burns. chief Of the nitrate division
of the ordnance section United States
army; Lieut.. Cot W, c. Weeks, in
charge Of inspection at Wilson dam
Lieut.-COl Hardee Chambliss. COM
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18

Forthcoming early in December OF
much of the efforts already put for
ward will be. lost. At least one glft
of $4,000 is contingent upon getting
the whole amount this year.
Read News Scimitar Wants.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
CONWAY MUSICIANS TO
SING 1.-THE MESSIAH"

CONWAY, Ark, Nov. 1s.--Han-
dels cantata, THE Messiah" will be
presented by Conway musicians dur
ing the holidays. Maj. II. w. b.
Barnes, until recently a musical di-
rector in the expeditionary forces,
will direct the performance. Re-
hearsals are being held twice weekly
and the date of the presentation will
depend upon the progress made The
cast will be composed entirely of
Conway people
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
HIT BY COURT CASE

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Nov. IS
Suit was filed here asking an in
junction against the board Of man
ayers Of the Boys Industrial school.
located near Pine Bluff. TO prohibit
them from expending further funds
in building the school or equipping II.
and asking that the board be re-
quired to return tile inmates TO the
old reform school near this city
The suit charged that the board
had bought an unhealthy site near
Pine Bluff and that in doing so Il
had violated the law. A hearing on
temporary restraining order has
been set for Friday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
Widow May Witness
Negro Executed For
Staying Of Husband

CAMDEN, Ark, Nov. IS-Mrs
Oscar Pickett may witness the exc
cution Of Charles Cooper negro who
is condemned to die at Little Root
Friday .or the murder OF her hus-
band last May.
John Burkett, secretary Of tho pen
Tertiary board has given his per
mission for her to witness the cleo
.rOcution, although hr and Sheriff
Harper and number of Tier friends
are trying To persuade her not TO
be present. Mrs. Pickett was the
TRAGEDY.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
FIRST STILL CAPTURED
IN WILSON COUNTY CAVE
INV International NaMs Snruioa.

by international News Serviee.)
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov 49,
The first wildcat still ever found in
Wilson county has been captured by
Sheriff T.. $. Powers. The still was
hidden in a cave near Gladesville. 1t
was discovered by a hunter while
looking for dens in which to trap
this winter.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18

Heights academy,
this place. grad
aated from the
Memphis Medical
'ollege, practiced
his profession
with splendid sue
'uss at Earle,
Ark, volunteered
for duty in
France in the A.
f. f.. won much
distinction for his
fidelity in the
American base
hospital. to which
he was assigned
and died two
years ago of
pneumonia while
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18

effective on Jan. l, At that date he
will become honorary president of
the association fol. life. w. c. Gull
kins, Cincinnati. was reelected sec
rotary, and George Puchta, Cincin-
natl, treasurer. Thomas b Crutcher.
Louisville, was elected 10 the list OF
vice presidents from Kentuckyss
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
APPEAL MADE FOR n
TUSCULUM COLLEGE,

TUSCULUM COLLEGE, Tenn,
Nov. 1S.-Sunday, December 5, has
been officially designated by the
synod of Tennessee as "Tusculum
Sunday" and all Presbyterian
churches, U. S. A., will be asked to
lend a helping hand to this deserv-
ing mountain school, located four
miles east of Greeneyille and 70
miles east of Knoxville.
The institution is in a whirlwind
| finish of u campaign for an endow-
ment fund of 100000. Already
! $3.50, 900 of the amount has been
! pledged and the balance must be
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
Blue Mountain Man
Who Died In France
Is Buried At Home
{ Special to The News soimitar.l

Especial to The News Scimitar.l d.
BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, Nov, 10.
Capt Sam NJ. Mauney, of Blue
Mountain. Miss, is the first local
soldier who died IN France to be
buried in Blue Mountain cemetery.
Capt, Mauney, who was the son of
w. V, Mauney, OF Blue Mountain,
and who was the ranking local SOL
der TO die for humanity overseas,
was reared in Tippah county, re-
.ulNel his edncation in Mississippi
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18

serving his country over there.
When stricken with the deadly NAL
ady. he resolutely refused to go to
bed, remaining with his patients till
utterly exhausted and dying for de-
mocracy and humanity. He was bur-
led in France, his brother. Private
Presley Mauney, attending the inter
ment over there,
His body has just reached Blue
Mountain from New York city, be-
ing accompanied by a representative
Of the United States army. The flu
neral was held in Lowrey Memorial
Baptist church, Rev, 0. G. Davis,
Presbyterian. officiating.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18

tendance the annual convention Of
the Commercial Executives associa-
ton began here this morning. The
main problem discussed today was
increasing membership. The con-
vention will continue three days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
COMMERCIAL MEN MEET.

FORT WORTH. Texas. Nov. 1s.--
With publicity men from several
states and commercial secretaries
from hundred Texas towns in at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-09

Elliott Woods superintendent of the Capitol (at lefty
motion picture Superintendent Woods rides
the movie hobby and this photograph shows him grndng'
arbor day planting in the Capitol grounds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-09

My word! Monoes
the London recently when Mrs Godfrey Taylor wife aideap
the New Zealand, wearing
The ohavead
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
NAME PRESCOTT HIGA SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ON
 BOARD OF EDUCATION

PHOENIN Or. S II Martin superintendent, ot ,chaois n Pr,.co. ,ul principal Q. 'hv high school .l hat c:'y. MAS appointed today by Gov CampbcE a, member Q. the s,t;q board or eaacation ta take 'ne p.ac7 D. ii F Matthews. former pr'nci,oi the Mess a.-a -rao.I
 Mr Matthew severed his eoau.c. t.au with rhe -cAoo,> r. 'he >.a.- ta become associated with Ch.ca2, s-m deaaas in seAaa, supplies
 The >.are board o' edgcl,.on ls composed Q. .ae governor. ,uprria. -euieu. 1t p45,le instruction pres. lm l; ,ae state university and .A. president, 1t rhe norma, schools :.- -e'le- @..a. certain member, appoln-. d ag .he e7s-saar. .ac-mas a ,ouu.
 ,raas. sur .-u.eu'ru.. saper.n. -a4ea a' cg schools and .bs pr.a- ..a. %. iusa sol.o,
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
DOCTORS OF cocHiSE
 MEET IN DOUGLAS

DOUGLAS. Oct 5--A regular month. ly meeting Of the Cochse ;fedlcal SC. ciety was held in the council cham. Der of the city hall here Saturdav evening. The society meets alter nately in Douglas and Bisbee.
 Paeprs were read at the meet'n 7 Saturday by Dr. R. J. Stroud. of Glee. son and Dr F T. Wright. of Douglas The formers subject was Industrial Contract Practice and It's Present Ten. dency Toward Health Insurance Dr. Wright's subject was "Cullings From Cabot
 About l5 doctors principally from Douglas ard Bisbee, were presen. After the meeting the party adjourned to Hart's Cafe. where they had r,. treatments and enjoyed social hou-
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
COMMITTEES REPORT ON FREE PORT PLAN
 FOR A6UA PRIgTA

DOUGLAS. ocS- Committees rep resenting various interests and bust ness branches in Agua Prieta, named to prepare suggestions in connec,io.. With the proposal 70 establish free port al Agua PEie;a. reported al a general meeting he'd Sunday in an Agua Prieta theater
 As on the occasion o; the previous meeting, sentinlen, Q, ;he business men was favorable 10 the free port proposition, and th.s sentiment was embodied in resolution.
 Some suggestions as to details ln applying the plan. under which pay. ment Of only 10 per cent Of the du- ties ordinarily collected on imports 10 Mexico would be collected in the free port" area. were turneed over 10 An. tonic G. Riyeria. collector of customs to be forwarded 10 Mexico City.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
ARIZONA NEWSPAPER ASKS THREE QUESTIONS OF THE
 REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

PH1ENIN. Ar.1 Oc' 5-lue N.r'A. -ea A-.1eaa Leader aa. ot -He mos, psomasu- |. moerorc newspapers o. Arzoa4. l-s .-sued ,4a..ns. o he Republicans 0n Il sala ur.as .5r.a some very inter sting r,. les.
 The cha .raee s.a-e.- taz4- l--s.oas. which G0..a Caap.s.# ., as.. .9 yzp.a.a 5. .a- mee a-
 ta- Braaa a.,1..a-9. b. a.a.5 4ea.at.. .Ta.-.as -,-..--.
 IT. questions ar,.
 "A.a, TIT re4-.a ..r ag. veto -a- ar sad e4-e .ae a aaca yo1 s.-a.a .4.a.Iz .asa.a---
 Hay are Az5. Brs..... .4.- s.sl# o- .r. ea, on hoao- from th- sai,e py.,or The aen were eluv.. -,4 .a coeanino eoun.y of cold-b.ood. eJ murder and are u5a out and tei to parts unknown.
 Why are S.ckles and Bailey. slay- CT, Of Ed pafty. ,he Wti.iam- mer, chan 9et more carefully gudrdcdo
 They were put in ;he road camp and one Was killed Whiie attempting  10 escape. while the other made complete get away. Both the Azil's and Bai,ey and S.ck,es were senteno- pd 70 serve life terms for murders committed in Coconino county within The past three years
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
EXPRESS COMPANY
 WOULD RAISE RATES

PHOEN!N. Oct l.-A5Aing the ,apa Increase 10 apply to l1trastate rates that was allowed by The inter state commerce commission 10 apply 10 .arrrstate rates the Ame.i ican Ex- p!e.s company .es,erday ssA@i per. mission the corporation con. mission 10 raise its rates approxi. ma;e'y 26 per cent. In making ,he ap. plication the express company based it's clam on the general increase. but particularly as applied to the wages of its employees
 The hearing was held before Com mlssioners David F Johnson and F A. Jones who have take the matter under sdyisement Roland Johnson was also present as representative ot ihe chamber of commerce.
 x. K Lockwood. traffic manager of the western division. and A. B. Roll. attorney for the company arrived from San Francisco yesterday and presented the eompanys claim 10 the commission
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
SPEED KINGS OF AUTO WORLD
 IN STATE FAIR RACE

PHOENIX. Oct. 4.-Th-ee of Amer. icas most noted speedway kings, Gas. ton Chevrolet, Tommy Milton and Omar Taft. will mee, in match race for the dirt track championship of the world at the state fair grounds in Phoenix. Sunday, October 1o The distance is to be 1000 miles with T Sl0.00o purse guaranteed in addition to a diamond studded medal. emb!e- matic of the worlds title.
 Three drivers will pilot three Of the fstes; racing monsters in the entire world Chevrolet will be q, the vince, Of his big Monroe car. which he pilo ed to victory in the lndianapoii- speedway classic last May
 Milton will pilot his Cheyrole.. Deusenberg with which he smashe ] all worlds records from one tO ten miles This car is recognized tho tastes; machine in the world on d siraight-a track It's ability n negotiate mile on circular dirt track in record time is matter or speculation and will moi he decided until the big race at Phoenix early next month
 Omar Tof; will pilo, Ralph Mul;ord's Fron'enic. a car capable of uegotiatin: a mile al a speed Of lao miles an hour on s;raigh,.away
 Chevrolet and Milton have been the biggest Ninuers oi the season around the big time" eircui; and the question Of dir, track supremacy between the pair brought about the three-cornered match race in Phoenix
 Tommy Milton has wased $500 with Ediie Hearne, preseu; holder of the worlds dirt track record for los mic, that The wlarer Of the Phoeni> race wi. clip a; least two full minutes off the presen; record Of \ minute-. l2 seconds. The race ai!. ,'ar' at g o'clock
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
PUBLISHER OF ARIZONA TO
 MEET IN FL PASO

El. PASo. Ger Publishers O, Arizona and New Mexico camsr.sin <; ,hc Arizona Newspaper Publishers association. will mee, ia E. Paso next Monday some of ,h-m vii be able ;o stay for the dinner 10 all visiting ea.- tors. Co be gwen at the chamber O, commerce Thursday night. but mos, of them Will have 10 return home Tuesday or Wednesday
 This Is the first meeting the Arizona publishers have held her= although The two F. Paso daily papers are mem bers
 A dinner will be arranged for then 1t JuareZ Monday night
 The daily newspapers of New Mex. leo have also heen asked to join the association and have representatives here
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
SUIT LOWER FREIGHT ON VEGETABLES IS
 PROBABLY LOST

PHOENIX, Oct. 3. Notification from the interstate commerce com- mission received yesterday by the traffic department of the Phoenix Chamber Of Commerce indicated de: cision against the plaintiff in the complaint of the Douglas Chamber ot Commerce and Mines attacking rail- road charges for transportation Of fresh fruits and vegetbles in mixei carloads rom San Francisco and Los Angeles 10 Bisbee and Douglas Ar suments were heard at Douglas by Examiner Frank E. Mullen. of the i..- 'er>tate commerce commission. The communication stated that the tents- tive opinion in docket number 1i,23s. Buxton.Sm.ih company versus D!rec- tcr General. e; al. recommended that rates on fires hfruits and vegetables shipped from the above named points 10 BiSbee and Douglas be found nOt unrea ,onaOle and that the complain ant not shown 10 have been damaged by reason Of the alleged undue preiu- dice" A dismissal Of the complaint was suggested
 The complain, was filed by the Douglas Chamber Of Commerce and Mines on behalf Of the Buxton-Smith company
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
JUDGE BAKER NAMED
 BY BAR ASSOCIATION

PHOENIN. Oct i.-Justice A. C. Baker ot the supreme court has been named vice president for Arizona for the American bar association. The news of his appointment was received by Justice Baker yesterday with the notice that his name had been tgreed upon at the annual convention of the association which was held in St. Louis late in the summer.
 The local council. which also was announced in the letter to Justica Baker. will comprise II. F Pickett Of Douglas. Clifton Mathew of Douglas, John Mason Ross Of Bisbee and fl. A. Eliot; ui Clifton.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
DEMOCRATS OPEN CAM.
 PaiGN IN YUMA co.

NtNA. Ariz. oc-. i-The opening guns of the Democratic s.ate cam. raisn were fired n Yuma county to- day with bis midday meeting in Gadsden another meeting al Somer. ton at three. o'clock and the fusl meeting III ,Ae Yuma ,hea,er tonigh,
 Congressman Gar. Hayden, M., S:mms. for governor Wiley E. Jone- tor attorney genera. F. R Earhard; fur for state treasurer and F A luga~, for ,4N commissioner. We're ,hc speakers
 They were ea.ai~ -t.e..s recs.y. ed ,arouehou. .t- taan;y 'aD meet Ing in Yuma being oa. Of ;ae largss; political gathering, ,ser l-.d in ,h' county.
 The two prae.asf -pe.cas- aer. mad. bg coa-.--.nar Hayden and Attorney Genera jaa=s. ,ae former iiscu-s..g a4.iea4 .--u.- predicting the e,cc.ion Of Cox aaa Roosevelt and -ao ;r.pmhar: reelection Senator Mark smf.A
 Auora-y Geue-a I-rs- literally  csyed G7verna7 .-aa35. ea a.. s,a,. 4a. board reteri. ers1'y 10 the da. ara. of and as' many o. whom 4ears rW.r sda.- at. Of ,hs governor 5tt Saa and Senator Na.tarl W.alsa-. a.- primary oppo. aeat. spen. maea time fog ,her. Windsor promising hl- mos. .1ya, and oorda -uapsr. 10. aas Tor smus but for 'hr en,-e -r.., \. The d.'ng. u.-hed y...ors #aa. .l- most fa,o-. able impression aaI freely ad m.',et that 'he sa-.s- Democratic ticket will sweep Yuma county by anywhere from l5ot 70 2.ooo The great register shows s.p0o Democrats 10 less than Seo Repu5 ucans since tha primary election An even hundred voters have pu; their names on tha great register. every one O: which is recorded as Democrat. Probably the most remarkable registration ever shown in ant county n ;he state which very piain. >heW, he trend of political opinion in Yuma county.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
sCo YAKIMA MEN BUY OuT
 ISLAND OFF WEST COAST

MORALES Ariz, Oct GA delegA- uJu oi farmers from the famous "a. k!ma Valley in Washington are in N5sa.e, oa their way to the Islant 5t Teacap4na. 4o miles south Of Mag. a.aa of. tae West Coast This .s
 advance guard O. about 300 fam .., from the Yakima valley whicl Iasa formed cooperative arrange. asa a4d bought some thousands. Of acres on tas island. taking in pract.- clIly all Q. the available agricultural land
 The psn Is to grow cocoanuts ex. c.usNely on the island There are about six in the party now here pass. ing through to the island. II is stat ed ,hlt later the total number or families which will move to Teaca. pana will exceed 300 The deal wsS made by Miss Edna x Harper. ot san Francisco.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
GAS. ELECTRIC LiGHT AND POWE9 COMPANIES
 SEEK TO GRANGE RATE.

PHOENlN. Ue.. Trough. . Ar15aa Ga~ Electric Light X Pow .- association l. gas. am s..e7. .- rompaeie- .Ar.zam today t... t.-a tAe corporation commission aa -a9'. cation .9r psrH,s!3a n r-4.= rl4.- s.f,0ss= -a.-.ot return and .a. crease ,ae.-.I, -sc.4..5a ah-rs ...a a-. ,pNab.e re4ae. .ncam.
 Tn e,mm.ss.aa et,fh- sppacl.a. .,-a lrar et...r ,he c5ualss '9a- hearing Prom a. .h- state h.a-g Taa a-.oc.a.s.a VI mako t.- sa-Ata- et- -s.l ..IaN 4nd h. u5lIea.. 5a ra-mt--ea -a a- Ter any objections 20 ae pr Dos. I rae charges
 Companies amg .a. aaa4e4.o1 .h-ough the assoe.asaa .ae,used tA- Pacific Gas. anu Electric company o, Phoenix Yuma Light and Gas com paiy; Dousla, Traction and l.ish. company Douglas Cos Corporation Arizona Power company Prescott. Flagstaff Electric company. Southsida Cos and Electric company; Tucson Gas. Electric Lish, and Power com pany; Globe Light and Power com panyH Prescott, Cos company. Desert Power and Water company: Arizona Gas and Light company and the Gila Valley Gas and Water company.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
ARIZONA scRI6ES FEAST.

Fl. PASO. Oct. i.--The Arizona Newspaper Publishers association. which includes representatives O the Associated Press newspapers O. Arizona. New Mexico and F. PaSo. met here today for the discussion O; problems arising from the mounting cost of print paper and other mat. ters connected with the publishing business Following the business sessions the members Of the associl- ton were the gNests Of the Fl PasD paper, at banquet in Juarez. Mex
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-10-10
CHARTER PREVENTS WINSLOW WATER COMPANY
 PREFERRED STOCK ISSUE

PHOFEIX. Oct. When the Gi,a Valley Electric. Gas X Water com. pany Of Safford made formal appiica. ton to the state corporation comml,- siCn today to sell s50.O01 worth Of preferred stock 10 meet current in. debtedness. ii was confronted with a stone wall in the discovery that the company's charter does not provide for preferred stock. This is a Maine corporation and it will be necessary to amend the articles Of incorporation before the commission can grant the order authorizing the stock sale.