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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15
Washington
NezgS i'm Briej

World peace, universal and perpet-
ual," can be purchased with the ten
billions OF dollars the allied govern
ments owe to the United states, w, D.
Bryan declared In an address here De-
fore the World Brotherhood congress
lie suggested that cancellation OF the
war debt would so far towards the
building up OF a spirit that would re-
move the chief causes OF conflict De-
tween nations
Stocks Of wheat In the United states
on Oct. /, totaled 60S.000,000 bushels
the department OF agriculture estl-
mated. This compares with 741OoO'ooo
bushels in the country on the same
date last year.
Chairman Benson, OF the shipping
board, announced that American ana
foreign shipping lines had agreed to so
TO the limit In reducing freight charges
to meet the competition OF the French
line, which has refused TO enter con-
ference with lines of other nations Tor
stahilizing rates
With ideal weather preVailins'
gathering OF cotton progressed satls-
factorily In all sections OF the belt our
ing the last week. although there was
some local Complaint OF ih''l nho' '"NN
according TO the weekly national
weather and crop bulletin OF the de-
partment OF agriculture.
Wheat prices are certain TO go up,
the American Farm Bureau federation
asserted in a statement last night. be-
cause there Ia a world shortage anu
the United States Ia "oVersold. the
recent drop In prices. the statement
said, was due to bear propaganda by
traders who sold heavily In foreign
markets several months ago and are
now endeavoring to Ill those orders at
a low figure"
Financial conditions in Cuba are not
considered serious Wy officials of the
department CT commerce, who declare
that the governments action In de-
claring n moratorium was necessary TO
~ 'oct responsible traders during the
II slump in business. Over specu-
LAT y. the drop in sugar prices and the
general excitement incident TO the
coming election. are ascribed by ON
cials here as the causes OF the financial
furry In the island republic.
q. l.. Lupton. formerly member of
the Virginia state corporation com.
mission. former state senator and
widely known as a good roads advo-
cate, died here after an operation for
appendicitis. Tho body will he taken
to Winchester for burial
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15

country. Mr.. Colby (the American sec
rotary OF stdte) tells the italian gov
eminent we will not keep our agree
ments. But MIR. Colby should weigh
his words more cautiously, He will not
be able TO cite a single Instance nor a
single fact OF our falling TO carry out
our obligations.
"And what about william Built?
Didn't he bring out obligations OF the
American government? Didn't John
Maynard Keynes, an authority on the
economic consequences OF the war, and
others who were not bolsheviki give an
estimate OF Mr.. Wilson's obligations?'
Mr.. Bullitt was n member OF the
American delegation 10 the peace con-
ference. He went TO Russia and made
an investigation with results that were
favorable to the soviet regime, Later
Mr.. Bullitt said that President Wilson
had refused to accept his report.
John NJ. Keynes who was member
Of the British delegation to the peace
conference, afterwards wrote a book
criticising the peace treaty for what he
termed its harshness. He expressed
fears OF complete European collapse
because OF the economic and financial
terms imposed by the treaty.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15
NlCoIai Lenlne Declares His
Government Alone Solvent
= in Europe After War.

Moscow, by Wireless to Berlin. Oct.
8 (night).-Q. N. S)-Nikolai Lenine
today gave an exclusive interview to
the International News Service. He
received the correspondent in a large.
plain Office in the former law courts
building, now the headquarters OF the
council OF peoples commissars There
was an absence OF all guards and all
ceremony. Lenine was dressed like n
conventional man of affairs. He was
extremely cordial and his conversation
was animated. He was curious, asking
innumerable shrewd questions which
showed an extraordinary knowledge OF
American politics.
On Lenines desk was a copy OF an
American newspaper describing the
farmer-labor party convention.
This is most important and inter-
esting development" said Lenine,
glancing at the newspaper. II suppose
the reactionaries call these fellows boil
Bhevlks.'
Lenine laughed and added: "what
are these forty-e Fighters? Aren't they
American Fabians?
Lenine then turned to the American
policy toward Russia.
II told Americans, Col Robins among
them, In 1918, that 1t was to the in
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15
ALABAMA NEGRO LYNCHED

a negro, was lynched by mob near
Greenville today after an attack by him
on A. H. Harrington, superintendent of
the Southern Cotton Oil company plant
The superintendent had discharged
the negro early In the day and he was
struck by him with an iron pipe and Is
not expected to live. The negro made
his escape. but was followed by posse,
who later located him in a swamp. At
noon today his body was found In the
swamp riddled with bullets. Circuit
court Is now In session and an inves-
tigation will start at once. Chief Con-
rad w. Austin, Of the state law enforce
ment department. and several OF his
men are here.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15
BRYAN'S PLAN DISCUSSED
Commoner Would Gain World
Peace by Canoeing Debts.

Washington. Oct. lb.-williAm Jon
nings Bryan's plan for the purchase Of
world peace by the United States was
day, but little hope WAS held out for
the plan ever becoming effective.
On1cials pointed out that congress
sional action would be necessary for
this nation TO cancel the allied war
Gated by the Commoncr." CancellR-
ton Of the $40, 900, 900 600 debt owed to
the United States by the allied powers
was advocated by Mr.. Bryan In his
speech before tho world brotherhood
convention last night as the "nrst step
toward universal reconciliation"
England. France and italy cannot pay
this debt without collecting Il from the
central powers. and 20 collect would
SOW the seeds OF another war, MT
Prvan declared
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15
REMOVES NATIVE RULERS
Daniels Orders Investigation
of Affair in Samoa.

San Francisco. Oct. 15.-Removal Of
two native governors OF American Sa-
moa by Gov Warren j. Terhune. naval
governor, whose administration will be
investigated by Rear Admiral Charles
+. Hughes and n commission ordered
to the islands by Secretary Daniels was
described today by Mrs S. S. Ripley,
of Richmond, Cal. who has just re-
turned from Tutuila.
Manga. native governor OF the cast
ern division. and Satolo. native gov
ernor OF the western division. were dis
placed by Gov. Terhune in August
against the wishes OF Samoans," she
said "They were charged by Gov.
Terhune with disloyalty TO the admin
istration. The natives are much hurt
and regard this as a continuance OF OPP
preston
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15
NO PROPOSAL SUBMITTED
TO EXCHANGE MAIL CARS

Washington. Oct. lS.--PostofY,ce de-
partmeut officials today said they had
received no information ms 70 pro.
posal for interchange of railway mail
cars between American railroads and
the national lines OF Mexico at Laredo.
Tex. Such n proposal. they said. would
have 10 he submitted first TO the Amer
lean railroads concerned. inasmuch as
the railroads own the cars and the
postofIice department merely rents
them
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15

Hurry mother! A teaspoonful OF
california" Syrup of Figs today
may prevent a sick child tomorrow.
If your child is constipated, bilious,
feverish, fretful, has cold, collie, or If
stomach is sour, tongue coated, breath
bad, remember a good "physic'laxa-
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15
BARN BURNS: UNINSURED

Hartman. Oct. 15-(Special)--The
barn and contents OF Capt. Sam w.
williams were destroyed by fire recently.
with no insurance. The Presbyterian
church and Hartman college were In
peril, but by the prompt action OF the
Hartman fire department. which 10 ever
alert and Johnny on the spot" when
the fire alarm soMnds wore snvea
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15
Del;c;ou. Laxative for ChilTs Liver and Bowels

tive" is often all that Is necessary.
Children love the "fruity" taste Of
genuine California Syrup of Figs
which has directions for babies and
children printed on the bottle. Say
California" or you may get an imi-
tation fig syrup. Bewarei
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15
DROP ELECTION CONTESTS

New Orleans, Oct. 15.-All election
contest cases were dismissed in civil
district court today at the request OF
attorneys for both sides. Contests were
filed shortly after the recent municipal
election when the official count showed
several candidates running less than
score OF votes apart. No results were
changed by the recounts.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15

You want something. Somebody who
Is reading these words can supply It.
but does not know that you want It
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30
HALLOWEEN FUN

Not in answer to the call ot ouija boards and yet with every indication of having a definite destination, many spooks were observed wandering round our streets early yesterday evening Close observation disclosed the fact the ghosts were all headed in the same direction and final, ly disappeared within the hos pitable doors of the home of little Geraldine O'Neill, who was entertaining her friends with a Halloween sheet and pill lowcase party.
 The guests were completely disguised by their draperies, so that when the hostess cordially greeted two graceful maidenS with Good evening, girls!'
 "Girls!" Lawrence Barrett's manly accents soon undecelved her.
 Jolly Halloween games were played, Walter Mcdonnell and little Verna Wells secured the prizes for apple bobbing.
 A very substant al lunch was disposed ot by ,Lese ghost ly visitors who by this time had discarded their spoohy attire and come back to earth.
 Dancing completed a wonderful evening with regrets that Hall oween comes but once year.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30
CHISANA NEWS

Percy Thornton ana Jonn Swanson arrlved Gnls Week rom Chlsana, where they have ll"u a very successful mlnlns Seaeon
 They say the Mr. auu MrS. .Jame are coming out TOT tue winter by way oI Gulhana.
 The missing lrappel, -1y CTS has not been located. t1arLy Boyden ana Zeke Mullet. ole t leaving to make another search
 The trip to Valdez necesslU- ates the Marsual's ausence rom home ElecJlon Day, anu i.s le cannot vote by plOAJ, nls voUe has to go Into cold SUoiaoe for two years.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30

In the Commissioners Court thls week, Clarence Blank, John son Sazott, Nick Strasas, all men from kennecOJ mines, were bound over to the Grand Jury under sectlOn 2U1O, Witnesses were F. LuDoe, Kay CresWell, H. M. teck and Sam Adam, fore man; tor the prosecution.
 L all Of $zUUU Was allowed but the accused Were unable to Se- cure 1t. Blank maoe a com plete cOnfeSSlon.
 On the last trdln che three pri SOnerS Were escorted to Valdez Dy Deputy Marshal kavanaugh.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30
TOWN NEWS

Cards announcing the mar riage of Miss Edna Mabel Nor rls to Charles Michael O'Leary at Bryn Maur, Wn. have been have been received by Cordovans
 Miss Norris was formerly nurse in the Cordova hospital and was also nurse at KennecOt hospital ill 1917. The groom was an employee of the Copper River Railway
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30
KING OF GREECE DEAD

Atheus, Oct. 25th. King Alex snder died today as the result of bite from a pet monkey.
 1t is announced today that his brother Prince Paul, who is at present out of the country, succeeds to the throne. The nation is to be ruled temporar- ly by regency.
 The Kings phy ysicians announce that the monkey had been in oculaled with rabies, and 1t l believed the death was Ul.e result of a plot.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30

Roosevelt Day, Wednesday October -,Un. Was observe d at McCal thy school this week,
 A program consisting of sketch es from the life of the great man, and other uplifting read ings and recitations, was given.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30
FOURTH RED GROSS
 ROL . GALL

The fourth membership drive of the Mccarthy Red Cross Chapter will be held durin g the next jew days.
 The Roll Call will be between the llth ana 25th of November, at which time one hundred per cent of McCarthy's population will have paid their dues for 1921.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30

Liverpool. Ole Harsen the fol mer Seattle mayor was roughly handled by a mob of asck workers at Liverpool.
 hls loot was injured before the police could interfere.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30
WINTER SCHEDULE

The branch Local will now be on winter schedule and from November 1st will make three trips weekly, connecting With main line local f, om Cordova.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30

Cliff c .youette is in town for a few days. He goes to KenDecott on the first where he will assist m running the tram this winter.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30
MINERS STRIKE IN ENGLAND TO BE SETTLED

London. Oct. 18th. Miners are voting on ending the strike Or the basis Of the Government gran ting an advance of two shil- llngs per shift to adults until the national wages board is established.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30
Mes WEENEI DIES

Lonoon Oct. 25tn Terence M cSW eeney, Lord Mayor of Cork died in Buxton Prison this morning after d hunger strlhe of seventy three days. He mad been unconscious several days.
 He was serving 8 sentence of two years for seditiOn.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30
STRIKE AGAINST SELLING
 WHEAT & CORN

Des Moines, Iowa. Oct. 29th. The Farmers Federation has calieu a general strike of farm CTS today against selling wheat and corn.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1920-10-30

TELEGRAPHIC
 Special to the News)
 CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT
 TO BE AT HAVANA
 New York. Oct. 18th. The fight between Dempsey an d Carpenter for the heavy weight championship of the world, will be held in Havana.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-22

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mated by the picnic committee:
second Drt2D, one box 10 cent
cigars, Mails leetsheon. Deere T.
100 yard dan TT mon over Is
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Dale 10 cent cigars, donated BY +.
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silk hose donated By Coleman &
6ehultg.
- yard daah. ladies' le pears and
over-Firstf prize, ladies' silk hose.
donated by E, A., Farley; second
prize. one poend box assorted
chocolates donated By Largomar-
cino, FIFTH avenue.
Jumping contest. men over Is
years-Firnt prize, razor, donated
| by Moline Barber Supply company;
second prize, one pair tennis slip
pers, donated BY Wynes Bros
Grease pole climbing contest for
Odd Fellows only-Prize. free in
itiation into the Oriental, donated
by the lodee.
Rope climbing overland. men
over IS years Qeast time)-Prize.
box 10 cent cigars, donated by
Hickey Bros.
Gopher race. free for all. 70
yards Firstsprixe, panama hat. do
mated by W. J. Tally. felt hat, do
mated by Titkgibbons;- second price.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-22

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-22

LAUGH AT sNERvES'
Take HoFsford's Acid Phosphate
to build up nervous energy, in
duce restful sleep and overcome
exhaustion. At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-22
PORCH SWINGS

Why not get the most out of your porch
with good looking, durable swing. They
come complete and are not priced high.
To completely furnish the porch you also
need Waite grass rug-we're selling lots of
them.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-23
FLU EPIDEMIC
IS SPREADING

Chicago, III. Jan. 23.-The epidemic
of influenza and pneumonia from
which more than 10000 persons in
Chicago are suffering today. con-
tinued 70 spread but there was a
slight decrease in the number OF new
cases reported The death list. how
ever, showed a considerable Increase
during the last "a hours over any
similar preceding period
Pneumonia caused 40 deaths in the
last q houfs and influenza Sc. New
influenza cases numbered 2,O86. and
the new cases Of pneumonia z5l-
DIT. John Dill Robertson. health
commissioner. continued to urge calm,
saying the epidemic is in a mild form
and there IS no accession for alarm
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-23
FIRE ESCAPES ON
SCHOOLS LOCKED

For six out OF seven consecutive
school days I have found the fire
escape on one Of our school buildings
locked on the outside with a paddock,
hasp and staple during school hours. %
said J. Z. Bischoff Friday. Il have at
various times reported this matter 10
the proper authorities, but up 10 the
present no action has been taken 20
remove the locks. which are there in
gross violation OF the penal code Of
the state. Is it necessary 10 have
another awful holocaust such as oc-
Cured in our city Jail few years
past. Of which I was one OF the hor-
rified spectators, before action IS
taken
These fire escapes are huge metal
lie cylinders, and picture the horrible
spectacle Of fifty 10 a hundred little
children consumed by fire in this
death trap, without any chance OF
escape
This condition has existed in two
different schools for the past three
years and believe IL is about time
that il ceased
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-23
FEDERAL REPORT
INDICATES BOOM

Reports rom al sections Of the
southwest coming 10 the FL Paso
branch OF the Dallas federal reserve
bank show ranges are in excellent
condition and livestock in splendid
shape. Copper mining. however. in
that part Of Arizona and New Mexico
attached TO the FL Paso branch has
been largely curtailed-
r. Randle Gilbert, manager OF the
El Paso branch OF the federal reserve
bank, who has Just returned from a
conference in Dallas with managers
and federal reserve agents Of the FL
Faso and Houston branches with Of
Dallas. has issued. a statement on
present conditions and the 1920 out
look In this statement he points
out the general good condition Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-23
Liquor Gases
Lead T. S. Grand
Jury Actions

Nineteen indictments were returned
Thursday evening by the federal
grand jury. Most Of the indictments
were on liquor charges. one OF the
men indicted has not been arrested
by federal officers The other eigh-
-een follow with the charges:
Miguel G. VALERIE and Pablo Guer-
zero. receiving and cOncealing a
quarts Of tequila-
James Nolan. receiving and con-
ceaIing liquor within the 5 mile zone.
Simon Terrazas, receiving. retain
ing and stealing government prop
erty.
Agustin Valancio, receiving and
concealing 23-pints Of whisky and 10
quarts OF tequilai selling one quart
Benigno Hernandez, smuggling dia-
mond rings.
Jesus B. Diaz, smuggling diamond
rings.
J. II. Esacott. receiving and conceal
ing u quarts Of smuggled tequila-
L. j. Aszins. receiving. concealing
and transporting within the mile
zone, 20 quarts of whisky.
Faustino Avila, purchasing NOR
phine.
Susie Hay, receiving, concealing
and Transporting "a pints Of struggled
whisky within mile zone
Efren Cruz. purchasing narcotics
A. r. Giles and A. B. Roberts. re-
.ceiving and eoncealing a pints of
whisky
Clifford Farrar. receiving. conceal
ing and selling "a piuts of whisky.
C. D. Jarvis, receiving, cOncealing
and transporting liquor within the 5
mile zone.
Francisco Rodriguez, purchasing
narcotics.
Thomas O'Brien, selling and pur-
chasing narcotics and failure 10
register and pay the special tax de-
manded Of a retail dealer.
C. G.. Gilmore and Al Heski. re-
ceiving and c0ncealing los pints Of
whisky.
Guadalupe Herrera, receiving and
cOucealinE 90 quarts Of teQuila. SELL
fu-- I nuarf of raurrffa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-23
TRADING
BECOMES ACTIVE

Cattle shipments during the past
week were more active. according TO
reports Of inspectors for the Pan
handle and Southwestern Stockmeu's
association The weather throughout
. the district covered by the associa-
tiOu Slas been good, with some snow.
Cattle are WinterinE well. the In
spectors say Following are the
shipments.
TO Fort Worth: W. J. Jones. Ryan.
Tex. 10 RhOne Farmer, u cars cows,
W. B. Mitchell. Maria Tex, to Cas-
s1dT Commission company, ! car
Robinson, cars cows and calves.
Asa Jones. LongfellOW- Tex. to
Evans, Snyder & Buel Commission
company, cars calves and steers
Tex. to J. L. Anderson, Il cars steers
and calves. A C. Pearson, ToyahVale.
10 Gay Robinson. cars calves and
. steers, T. r Benson TOyahvale. TO
Duggett & keene. : cars heifers and
calves; J. W. Espy. TOyahvale, TO
IthOne Farmer. 2 cars cows. Oscar
Cane, Riverton, 10 Evans, Snyder g.
Buel Commission company, cars Of
3 year old steers; Frances s. Co. Mid
sand. Tex, . cars cows and calves; s
IL May, Midland. ! car year old
heifers; w. NJ Bryant Midland, 2
cars cows
To san Antonio: Asa Jones, Long
fellow i car horses
To Maryueal; Oscar Cane. River
ton 20 cars year old steers
To Hoben- Collins & Love, River
ton. / car cows and calves
To Midland- J. r. Doubliut. Florida,
Tex, is cars cows and calves.
To FL Paso: S. n May. Midland.
Tex, 10 Nations Packing company, .
cars cows
To oklahoma City. Okla: T. F. KEEL
lg Shamrock. Tex. 2 cars mixed cat
tie: G. 5 Hurt Shamrock. / car mixed
cattle- H. F. SchlegeL Shamrock, .
cars mixed cattle. W. T. Taylor.
Shamrock. i car cows and heifers; J.
H. Watts. Shamrock. 2 cars bulls.
Emmett la Forse. Mclean. Tex,
car cows: Carter & Munday, sham
rock, I car cows.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-23
Chief U. S. Industries
ShotO Big Increase In
Number OF Employees

WASHINGTON. D. @, Jan. 23.-In-
crease in the number Of workers en-
plOyed in 10 of the Is leading indus
tries are shown in figures made pub
lie today by the bureau OF labor sta
tistics-
Comparing the figures OF the same
establishments for last December,
1918. the largest increase. 26.9 per
cent. appeared in the manufacturing
industry. Eleven industries showed
an increase in payFolls. mems ready
made clothing showing an increase Of
9e.4 percent and the wooden industry
58-T percent
An increase in the amount Of money
paid employees in December as against
November is shown in the payrolls
OF u Of the industries. cotton manu-
featuring leading with an increase
Of 23-7 percent.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-23
TRAINMEN ASK DEFINITE
REPLY ON WAGE DEMANDS

Cleveland. o.. Jan 23--The broth
hood Of Railroad Trainmen will ask
the railroad administration Tuesday
for a definite answer TO its demands
for q general wage increase OF
about 40 percent
The demands were presented July
q, 1913. President Wilson requested
the men 10 wait a reasonable time"
until the government had an Ouuor-
tunity TO reduce the cost OF living.
The men are pressing us too
hard" 1Ir. Lee said "A reasonable
time has elapsed and the cost OF liv-
ing gone up