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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
OFFICER GOING AFTER
HARVARD RADICAL MEN

BOSTON, Jan. 13,-At the same time
that a protest against the prevailing
propaganda of fear and hysteria' in
Connection with antlradical activities was
being voiced last night by Judge George
w. Anderson. of the United States
court, before the Harvard Liberal club,
Henry J.. Sk%effington. immigration
commissioner at this port. was telling
the Massachusetts Press association he
would take pleasure In getting some
Of these Harvard Liberal club radicals
Commissioner Skeffington said;
Heretofore we have been able to
deal only with aliens. but last Friday
the senate passed a bill to include ev-
eryone-citizens and aliens-and | see
that the house has made the bill even
stronger. Some of the Harvard Liberal
club radicals have been raising so much
Cain around here that II had a war
rant in my pocket. I'll take pleasure in
getting them
Real democracy now seems unsafe
In America said Judge Anderson,
speaking as a guest of the Harvard
Liberal club. He asserted the present
agitation concerning the limiting Of
free speech has been Exercised with
out much regard to constitutional. or
even proper legal limitations" Most of
the fear out Of which perhaps danger
Gus limitations of this precious right
Cof free speeech) are being advocated is,
in my opinion, groundless,' the speaker
continued, adding that many OF the
same persons that for two years were
taking pro-German plots now are pro-
noting the red terror
Deep colds make breathing difficult
Try Flumoria Salve. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
CITY CLERK IS ON TRIAL
FOR KILLING OF EDITOR

r GALLATlN, Mo, Jan. I3-The pre-
liminary trial Of Hugh y. Tarwater.
city clerk Of Galiatin, on a charge Of
killing Wesley l.. Robertson, editor OF
the Gallatin Democrat, was held here
late this afternoon. Tarwaters was
brought here last night from st. Jo-
seph, where he has been confined since
the shooting OF the Gallatin editor on
Dec. 81.
The shooting of Mr.. Robertson. a
veteran editor, occurred in the office Of
the Democrat.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
Bowels Begging for Help

2 Torpid liver pleading for assistance?
How careless to neglect these things
when Or. Kings New Life Pills so
promptly, mildly, yet effectively come
TO their relief,
Leaving the system unclcaued, clog
rcd bowels unmovcd, results in health
destructive aftcr-cffects. Let stimu-
lating. toujc-in-action Dr, Kings New
Itfc Ptls bring You the happiness OF
regular, normal bowel AND liver fuuc-
tioulug. Keep feeling fit. doing the
work Of a man or Woman who finds
/ relish IN II. Al druesists-.5c. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
KNOXVILLE PLANS
DRY CELEBRATION

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Jan. Il. (Spll-
Hundreds of Knoxville citizens are
planning to take part in the great dem
onstration to be staged here Thurs
day afternoon to mark the advent of
national prohibition under the eigh-
teenth amendment to the constitution Of
the United States which becomes eff
fectiye at midnight, Jan. is.
The plans for celebrating the passing
Of John Barleycorn includes a great
parade to be held at ( o'clock Thurs
day afternoon, followed by a mammoth
mass meeting TO be held in the city
auditorium.
The parade will be headed by a huge
American flag and the line of march
viii include. the principal streets Of
Knoxville. u will be led by a white
automobile carrying the president of
the Woman's Christian Temperance un-
ion, OF Tennessee, and the members Of
her executive committee.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
MISS TAFT OPPOSED TO
W0MAN'S PARTY PLANS

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1I-Miss
Helen Taft. acting president of Bryn
Mawr college, in an address to the
Pennsylvania League Of Women Citi-
zens, opposed the woman party idea.
Nothing could be more disastrous
than for women voters to endeavor to
organize a separate women's party,
They ought to work through sonic chos-
en- political machinery" she said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

WASHTNGTON.-Rev VIM. Sheafe,
Of Christ church, Brooklyn, and other
ministers appearing before the house
judiciary committee here, urged estab-
lishment of uniform divorce laws by
constitutional amendment.
CHTCAGO.-H, r. King. of Seattle,
addressing the Retail Clothiers' asso-
citation here, asserted that clothing
prices next spring would be from 20
to 40 per cent higher than present
prices.
TAMPA. Fla.-Freddy Dare Devil
Owens, flyer and %acrobatic b~alloontst,
was killed here while attempting to
change planes in midair, being struck
by the propeller Of one machine.
re collected president Of the chamber Of
deputies for the 1920 session.
LONDON.-Maj. 1Gen, Charles V. f.
Townshend. defender of Kut-el-.Amara,
has rendered his resignation to the
British war office,
WASHINGTON.-Guy +. Alien, Of
Somerset, Md, has been nominated by
President Wilson to be assistant treas
urer Of the United States.
NEW YORK.-A plea of Mrs. Lucy
Woodward, widow. for dismissal Of an
indictment charging her husband, who
died before he could defend himself.
with grand larceny in a Colorado min,
ing deal, has been granted by Supreme
Court Justice Weeks here.
INSTRUMENTATION is sending
5000 troops to the state of Sonora to
replace Obregon troops which are to
be d%isbanded, advices from Mexico
state.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
HOW TO GET RID
OF YOUR COLD
The Quick Way Is to Use DR.
Kings New Discovery.

Y ONT put or until tonight what
you can do today. Step into your
S&> druggists and buy a bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery. start taking it
at once by the time you reach home
you'u be on the way to recovery,
This standard family friend has been
breaking colds, coughs, grippe attacks,
and Group for more than fifty years.
It's used wherever sure-fire relief is
appreciated Children and grownups
alike can use it-there is no disagree
able after-effect, Your druggist has IT,.
Coo and $50 bottles.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
THREAD UP; LATEST.

MERIDIAN, Mss, Jan. u. (Spl)-
Housewives are %bemoaning the advance
The nickel spool has in one leap jumped
from five to 10 cents and now comes
the warning that it is scarce on the
market. An effort by n country mer-
chant To purchase several dozen spools
Of thread from a wholesaler Monday
developed the fact that he did not have
a spool. Other dealers are said to be
short.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
AGED TWIN DIES.

SEACTLFF, y. Y. Jan. lA.-Mrs. Ma
ria Hawhrrst Banks, 80 years old. one
Of the oldest twins in the United
States. is dead at her home here after
a stroke of paralysis, Her twin sister,
Miss Elizabeth Iiawhurst, also of this
place, survives her.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
CHATTANOOGA LINE
SHOWS BIG DEFICIT

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. H..
(Spl1-percy Warner and John Graham,
receivers of the Chattanooga railway.
submitted a report to the clerk of the
federal court yesterday afternoon show.
ing that there had been a total deficit
cf $40. 500. 0G since the company's af-
fairs were placed in their hands eight
and a half months ago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
BLOCKADE LIFTED.

STETTIN, Germany. Jam 14-Thc
blockade against Germany IN the Baltic
was lifted Monday and already the first
German ships have sailed from Baltic. "a
telegram received here today from the
Baltic naval commission says,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
mi WORKER BROWNS.

NEW ORLEANS Ian. t4.-pne man
was drowned here when q gang plank
al tho Jahucko Dry Dock and Ship-
bildiur ucnraUy'e Ul2nt here hrtRe
,c,tr~day lClt,nc 90 Worlncn ian into
tNe All issippi river, Divers recovered
the body
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
PINE U HOTEL SOLD.

PINE BLUFF. Ark, Jan. Il. CSpl.l-
The Jefferson hotel was sold Monday
bv Wilson & McCuIloch, of Chicago,
TO {. Merck. manage Of the Price no
TEL, nj stuttgart, M Mr.. Merck viii
take charge OF same March |,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14

No. 35l-Old Ivory Bedroom Suite OF
Adam design, including Bed, Dresser,
Dressing Table and Low Boy;
complete, price ............ .$465.00
No. 18-Walnut Bedroom Suite Of Will
liam and Mary design, including Bed,
Vanity Dresser, Dressing Table and
Chifforette complete, price. ). S460,0o
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14

To Heal a Cough
Take HAYES HEALING HONEY, 35c.
adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14

No. 220-Mahogany Bedroom Suite, Of
Empire design, including Bed, Dress
er. Vanity and Chiffonier complete,
price. .S283.5o
No, 762-Old Ivory Bedroom Suite, in
Guiding Bed, Dresser, Dressing Table
and Chiffonier complete,
price $4,000
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14

P~ARIS.-Paul Deschancl has been
reelected president Of the chamber of
deputies for the 1920 session.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14

WASHINGTON.-Guy r, Allen. Of
Somerset, Md, has been nominated by
President Wilson to be assistant treas
urcr OF the United States.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14

LONDON,-Maj,yG gen, Charles V. f.
Townshend. defender of Kut-el-.Amara
has rendered his resignation to the
British war office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-28
FpRE1Ga VEGETABLES
Many Undersell Native Product In
Domestic Market

Washington, Feb. 2s-Europear
cabbage, Aslatic peanuts and Span
ish onions are among the many i'm
ported vegetables competing on the
domestic market with home grown
truck. The Department of Agriculture
announces that the return of more
favorable conditions of ocean freight
and lower rates of exchange have
made possible the reappearance Of
competition from Europe in the Anne
rican markets.
With the shilling worth about II
cents instead Of "a cents and other
foreign units depressed also, import
ers are in position to undersell the
native product in some instances.
IRISH potatoes are reported offered in
limited quantities, f. 0. b., sacked Bel.
fast, on the basis of s2.27 per 100
pounds, which may be compared with
wholesale prices averaging about Sc.
in New York and other Eastern cities.
Canadian potatoes ere selling about
on a par with Leading markets in
this country, allowing for freight
charges.
Spanish onions have been in heavy
supply and cabbage from Northern,
Europe also is being landed in New.
York at a cost reported about two,
thirds the local prices of best do
mestic stock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-28
s.: s.: AgBss LABOR REvgIT ]
Widespread Walk out in France Re
suit Of Discharging One
tInicn Emplcye

Paris, Feb. 2s. France is or
the brink of the most serious labor q
| crisis since the arnlistice, an s1
Alexanare Millerand, who inherited
the premiership from the "Tiger"
arch foe of radicahsm, yesterday
served notice en- Frances REFS"
that he is no more disposed to coun-
tenance a revolution than was his
predecessor.
He did not hesitate to cal! a spade
a spade in addressing the chamber
OF deputies yesterday afternoon on
the railway strike, which is steah.S
spreading.
eve are facing a political move
revolutionary moven,e::ft. under E
oeurilc rretext," he said.
The sspuerile pretext,' is the. dis
~nissal of one mann by the Paris
LYONS and Mediterranean Line
which caused the waikout thai i
new threatening - spread lEso
,,rcral railway strike, WHEN wnula
he a national calamity at this lime
The rail men demand reinstatement
IF this man, Camranaud by nan'e,
IL. premier has advised them t.
-upn,is the case to arbitrat: n.
Meanwhile the company has dis
missed 250 strike leaders, which
has famed the rage Of the strikers
into redoubled defiance. Their
original grievance regarding Campo
maud is that his absence from dutys
which caused his dismissal, was due
to his attending a union meeting
In reality, however, the raj!
-trike is nothing less than a revival
If French organized labor's efforts
to force "a new deaP and that
stripped Of all camouflage phraseo-
logy. means sovietisni..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-28
VIRGINIA. NEWS

! - g. $3.50 : =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-28

prices, said Baruch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-28
s--l..- - -, ~ , -. - :
PRICES SOON 10 DROP
Hoardsrs and profiteers Will be

Hoarders and Profiteers Hill Dc
Scared INTO Open
Washington, Feb. 2s.-Prices soon
are going to hit the toboggan.
No less an authority is responsible
for this statement than Bernard M:
Baruch, former head oftthe War indus
tries Board. And prior to his war
service, when he was active IN. the
buying and selling Of securtles'
Baruch generally was know as man
whose business judgment was al
most uncanny.
Appearing yesterday before an
other, Congressional investigating
committee-iitt is the third or fourth
time some effort has been made by
such committee to produce some EVIL
dence discreditable to Baruch-the
former chairman of the War Indus
tries Board said the profiteers ana
hoarders soon would take fright ana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-28
pars 81 Nsrs :,ai.iitsFama hon psodiue::

psrss % wer sc III avn hon psodfuc-
ton, put to the manufacture Of IN
struments of destruction and conse-
,quentiy shortage resulted. But with
the. world turned to production and
America especially active the shortage
is being covered, and just as soon as
this is realized. the turn will come in
prices, said Baruch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-28
beain g. danp ~ ::y;;a5f;s;a of,:t

Begin 70 dump ssasisa wasea o -,
market. Then prices win begin to
tumble.
Only q cstaclysna, an act Of God on
some Development such as the over
throw Of the Government and the
establishment Of some unwanted sub
stitute can prevent this he aid with
considerable emphasis. ,ts il
1 During. the war some 125,Oe0, 600:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-28


d Judge Richardson Yesterday ine;the
I hustings court Of Richmond Z heard l7 e
Z argument on motion to set aside
& the verdict in the case of Joseph IS !.
& Williams, former chauffeur for the
h State prohibition department, con-
sy::cteds Of wife murder and given a
penal term Of four years. Judge
R1char dson indicated that it might
take him some days to give a decis-
ion
Interest is manifested in New
Canton in bill in the Virginia leg;
islature designed to prevent the
trapping Of foxes in Albenarle,
Nelson and Amherst counties. The
bill is backed by the fox hunting
element, which in this portion of
Piedmont Virginia has always been,
strong and influential.
s:s Harry ST. George Tucker, Of
Lexington, will announce his cand;-
dacy for governor of Virginia to-,
morrow. Representative Henry D.
Flood, OF Appcrhattox, is not ex-s
pected to enter the race, and ID
seems assured that the contest will
be between Sir. Tucker and Lieut..
Gov. Buchanan. Tucker is pro-
nounced opponent Of woman suffrage
and has taken strong constitutional
grounds against ratification Of the
Federal amendments, both for WON
an suffrage ard prohibition, as in
fringenents ON the reserved powers
OF the States TO regulate their c;rn
affairs.
As an aftermath of the fire at
the Beverley Hoteb Staunton, Tues
day morning reports are reaching
the police telling of the thefts Of
isSelry and other valuables, beth
during and after the blaze. The
police have been notified of the
theft of number of watches, rings.
sums of money and considerable |
clothing. Some Of the articles are
believed to have been taken from
the rooms after the occupants had
fled. Baggage carried from the
MOTEL also was looted.
The battleslip Maryland, buildino
at Newport News, for the United
States government, will be, launched
some !:!nc during TIE middle !cf !
March. The Maryland is the largest
battleshiu yet built &c. tie ,ay3. |
She is 600 feet long, 81 3-4 feet !
VIDE at the water line, has near
draft of 80 ~ feet and is as large. |
it not larger, than any Of the var
ships of the work.. She has two
tunnels, two Gags masts, is heavily !
.,assnored below and above the water |
line. will make an estimated speed
Of 81 knots an hour and has nor
NAL displacement of $4,000 tons. |
Her displacement loaded is 33,49O |
tons. -Four large prcpellers will |
thrust the ship through the waters
Tie ships. complement Will consist
of f.400 officers and men,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-28
len The soafdefs aud trosi.eas.

aWhsi the koafdefs and prosi.esas
see that the Increased production is in
sight, and they will be the first 70
see it, they will unload and run TO
cover he said. aWsth the restoration
ofinormaI transportation on sea and on
land and with the ~orld back at
work, reduction Of the cost Of living
is an absolute certainty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-28
FIVE BURNED TO DEATH
Mother and -Four Children, One Only
Two Days Old, Are Victims

Montreal, Feb. 2S.-IMTs. NJ.
Gregory and her four children were
burned to death early yesterday in
a fire which destroyed their home,
at Greenfield, Park, East. Mrs
Gregory. and two day old baby
were lying in bed on the second
floor, when the three other children,
playing on the lower floor, acciden-
tally set fire to the house.
The Washington times., 1920-11-05
Comes Senator Weller
New Member From Maryland Can Do Much for
District of Columbia

When the Congressional clans gather in Washington on
March next Maryland will send to the United States
Senate Senator-0vngton E. Weller, Republican.
Mr. Weller triumphed that stalwart warhorse Of
Maryland Democracy-Senator John Walter Smith, also
able and conscientious legislator.
We congratulate Mr.. Weller. And we hope that the
elect may be given opportunity in the Senate
especially in District affairs in proportion to his ability
Mr. Weller was for several years a resident Of the
District, worker in the Postofice Department and
later practicing lawyer He is thoroughly in touch
with the problems of Washington.
Let hope that the new Senator will find place on
the District of Columbia Committee of the Senate where
his knowledge of and interest in Washington may be Of
value to the District and to the nation We need all the
stanch friends we muster in the Senate.
Mr.. Weller has created excellent name for himself
in Maryland chairman Of the State Good Roads Com
mission and in other constructive work. He is pledged to
constructive program for Washington. Here's hoping
he has opportunity to carry out the pledge.
The Washington times., 1920-11-05
A New Congress Coming---Its
Feeling Toward the District
By BILL PRICE.

"A new Congress will in after March 4. In all
probability there will be extra session. and during that
session matters Of the utmost importance to the District Of
Columbia will be considered.
distinguished United States Senator told this
writer that he believed of the occasional hostility
Congress to the District due the failure of District
people to exhibit neghbory consideration for statesmen
who come into our midst He, good mixer among men,
failed to find fellowship and comradeshp the part of local
people Briefly, the gad hand" missing until some
thing was wanted in Congress
There will be in the next House hundred more new
Congressman and in the Senate number of statesmen
Are they to get their first impressions Of the District
our people from knockers and those whose homes are
not here from District peoplei Will give them home
like welcomes and assist them to become comfortably esab
shed will leave them to selfish cit whose aims
to get from them all the money and favors is possible
to obtaini
We want the goodwill of the veteran legislators too
but most of them have to know Washington and her
people, and understand We need build right with the
new Congressman that they may be friends for
what they do for individuals but for the good they
may do for the NATIONAL CAPITAL the nations most
glorious city.
The upbuiding and Identification of Washington are
the hands of Congress Washngtonians extent
the trustees of that spirit which insists that the Federal Cap
al shall ourank the capitals of all other nations in beauty
and charm To make Washington beloved by the peo
pie of the nation must aid those Senators and Congress
whose policies for years have been liberal toward the
District We best aid them by creating in the minds
and hearts of all national legislators greater fendness
for the needs of this city.
How may improve relations with Congress is a
matter for leading civic organizations to determine
The Washington times., 1920-11-05
"DemOcratic Pdrtyn>
Can Rise Again, >
Says Mr.. Hearst
LOS ANGELES, November 8.

.
The New York World correspondent here, says that
the World people want statement from mo on the
suits Of the election doubt they viii want It, as my
views very much at variance with theirs but here
IL is, In case they do want It, y.
'This election nationally was simply referendum on
the question Of the League Of Nations proposed
referendum this issue many months ago. later Mr..
Wilson, from his high place. demanded 1t. Finally It
became the determining issue Of the campaign.
1.-THE plank in the Republican platform which Sens-
tor johnson and Senator Borah secured and which did
my best to help them secure perfectly cean-cut
definite and positive declaration for the Americanim Of
the Fathers Of the Republic
'The Democratic platform, with equal dehniteness
and posveness endorsed the League Of Nations and the
internationaIsm of Mr. Wilson Mr.. Cox declared most
emphacy and unmistakaby for the League Of Nations
and went to Washington to receive from Mr. Wilson'S
hand the gonfalon of his League of Nations crusade
"Mr. Cox and Mr.. Roosevelt made their fight on that
issue and lost the fight that issue Democrats
have lost since the civil period The American people
Overwhelmingly decided this question against the League
Of Nations and If their decision is not respected they
will overwhelmingly decide again at the next elections
The League Of Nations is dead. Mr. Cox in many
respects very fine man. is dead politically, because he
did not realize that obvious fact and Mr. Harding
be just dead Mr. Cox if he fails fully to realize it.
'There is nothing sacrosanct about Mr. Harding. We
all hope that he is good American, Lincoln Republican,
but he should defy the popular verdict and yield to the
abandonment Of the international bankers and Of that
special and specious peader of privilege, Ehu Root
Mr. Harding be put out just easily as he put in
THE Democratic party rise like Aladdin palace
in day, should the Republican party yield in the Ame
can issue of opposition to foreign entanglng alliances
''WLLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST"